Measure the Catheter Length and Mark the Insertion Point Within the Abdomen and the Tube Tract Over the Prepared Skin
2:12
Customize the Peritoneal Catheter Reservoir Section and Place the Instillation Port
2:52
Make the Catheter Tip Insertion Site Incision and Fix the Tip Inside the Abdominal Cavity and Fluid Injections
4:15
Peritoneal Biopsy
4:45
Results: Improved Method for Implanting a Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter in a Murine Model
5:47
Conclusion
Transcript
The previous protocols for mouse models of peritoneal dialysis suffer from limitations precluding their long-term use. These limitations, such as catheter coiling and dislodgement, are addressed in this study. This technique prevents PD catheter m
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This article describes modifications of a procedure to implant a peritoneal dialysis catheter in a murine model to avoid major technical issues observed with the conventional techniques.