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Esther Leenen1, Lars Neumann2, Ana Harth1
1Department of Nephrology, Transplantation and Medical Intensive Care, University Witten/Herdecke, Medical Centre Cologne-Merheim, Cologne, Germany.
Abstract:
Peripheral arterial disease and diabetic foot syndrome are common comorbidities in dialysis patients. These conditions are treated with intermittent vacuum therapy in order to increase angiogenesis and perfusion. Some devices encase the lower extremities up to the abdomen. Here we report the case of a patient who had performed peritoneal dialysis for 2 years without complications. Following postoperative intermittent vacuum therapy, he presented with extensive catheter leakage. Ultimately the patient had to be switched to haemodialysis and the catheter had to be removed. This case exemplifies that peritoneal dialysis patients have a substantial risk for noninfectious catheter-related complications using vacuum therapy.
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