Abstract

CORTES AGUILAR, Carlos Manuel. Tenckhoff catheter for the general surgeon: theoretical aspects and open surgical technique. Acta méd. Grupo Ángeles [online]. 2023, vol.21, n.2, pp.146-150.  Epub Oct 20, 2023. ISSN 1870-7203.  https://doi.org/10.35366/110261.

Chronic kidney disease is currently a pathology of international importance due to the high medical costs it represents for the medical healthcare system in every country and the high number of related complications. It´s a pathology that must be treated by a multidisciplinary medical and surgical team for the best prognosis of the patient. As surgical professionals, we have an essential role in the management of this disease; that is why it is crucial creating a review with unified information and recommendations regarding the open surgical technique for Tenckhoff catheter placement that has shown to be efficient and safe for patients and that is a standard surgical procedure in our environment.

Keywords : Tenckhoff catheter; peritoneal dialysis; surgical technique; open surgical technique; chronic kidney disease; end-stage renal disease.

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