Selecting the optimal peritoneal dialysis catheter.

Abstract

As the incidence of end stage renal disease increases across the globe, so too do the survival rates of peritoneal dialysis patients. It is notable though, that peritoneal dialysis utilization does not follow at the same pace, attributable into the high technique failure rates, mainly due to peritoneal catheter dysfunction. A new systematic review and meta-analysis by Hagen et al. reveals that the use of straight catheters may improve outcomes and technique survival.