Fig. 1From: Percutaneous insertion of peritoneal dialysis catheter is a safe and effective technique irrespective of BMIFlow chart of participants. Totally 187 consecutive patients who underwent PD catheter insertions were examined. Then 178 eligible patients were grouped by the insertion technique. Subgroups were created by BMI. Then the patients were followed up for one year and the outcomes (complications and catheter survivals) were compared. BMI, body mass indexBack to article page