Peritoneal dialysis lets many patients dialyze at home using a soft catheter in the abdomen. Soris Pain & Vascular Institute places, exchanges, and removes peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheters using image guidance so home dialysis stays reliable.
When a PD catheter drains poorly, migrates out of position, or needs to be removed, our physicians manage it in an outpatient setting.
Slow or incomplete drainage of dialysis fluid, or difficulty filling the abdomen, often signals that the catheter tip has migrated or is blocked. Soris Pain & Vascular Institute evaluates PD catheters that are not draining as expected.
Redness, tenderness, or drainage where the catheter leaves the skin can indicate an exit-site infection that needs prompt care.
When a patient transitions off peritoneal dialysis or to another form of access, the PD catheter can be removed once it is no longer required.
The catheter tip can move out of the pelvis or become blocked by fibrin or constipation-related pressure, slowing the exchange of dialysis fluid. Repositioning or exchange restores function.
Because the catheter crosses the skin, exit-site and tunnel infections are possible. Careful daily care and timely evaluation help protect home dialysis.
PD Catheter Placement positions a peritoneal dialysis catheter under image guidance so patients can begin home dialysis.
PD Catheter Exchange replaces a catheter that drains poorly or has migrated, restoring reliable exchanges.
PD Catheter Removal removes a catheter that is infected or no longer needed once a patient transitions off peritoneal dialysis.
Related Dialysis Access Services
Soris Pain & Vascular Institute supports both peritoneal and hemodialysis access. Coordinated catheter and fistula care helps patients move between dialysis modalities when their needs change.
FAQ
The soft catheter is positioned in the abdomen under image guidance so its tip sits in the pelvis for effective fluid exchange. The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis at Soris Pain & Vascular Institute.
Poor drainage often means the catheter tip has migrated or become blocked. Soris Pain & Vascular Institute evaluates the catheter with imaging and repositions or exchanges it to restore function.
Yes. When peritoneal dialysis is no longer required, or if a catheter is infected, it can be removed in an outpatient procedure.
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