Table 3 Peritoneal dialysis catheter-related characteristics, surgical technique and time to initial use
Catheter characteristics a | All infants (25) n (%) | Obst. Uropathyb (10) n (%) | Otherc (15) n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Curled catheter | 12 (48) | 5 (50) | 7 (47) |
Double cuffed catheter | 7 (29) | 3 (33) | 4 (27) |
Laparoscopic placement d | 16 (84) | 6 (86) | 10 (83) |
Omentectomy at 1st catheter placement | 10 (40) | 5 (50) | 5 (33) |
Catheter used within 3 days | 11 (48) | 4 (40) | 7 (54) |
Median survival (days) to first intervention (IQR) | 74 (22–184) | 184 (22–184) | 35 (22–184) |