Ultrasound evaluation of double cuff Tenckhoff catheter in children on peritoneal dialysis –12 years experience of a single center

Paediatric end-stage renal disease is a rare disorder, with an annual incidence of 1–3 per million population. Chronic peritoneal dialysis (PD) is an established form of renal replacement therapy and it is dialysis modality of first choice in the majority of children and adolescents. The key to successful chronic peritoneal dialysis (PD) is permanent and safe access to the peritoneal cavity. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the ultrasound findings of a double cuff Tenckhoff catheter implanted subcutaneously in children for chronic peritoneal dialysis. The ultrasound examination has been used despite uncle…