Complications - Peritoneal dialysis: Open catheter insertion in CAPD - general and visceral surgery
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Prevention and management of intraoperative complications
Injury to abdominal organs
- Careful opening of the abdominal cavity under direct view
- Careful insertion of the catheter
Bleeding
- Blunt dissection of the rectus muscle
In general, careful dissection technique is rarely fraught with intra-operative complications. When in doubt enlarge the access.
Prevention and management of intraoperative complications
Secondary bleeding
- Compression dressing, possibly revision surgery
Peritonitis
- Laparoscopy, possibly laparotomy
Wound infection
- Open wound care
Prevention and treatment of catheter specific complications
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