International Journal of Clinical Research

Objective To introduce a new and simple closed peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter removal technique - "Pull-Technique", to evaluate the effect and complications of "Pull-Technique" extubation, and to provide clinical front-line doctors with a a new technology and promote it. Methods A retrospective analysis of 6 PD patients who were hospitalized in the Department of Nephrology, Xiaogan Hospital Affiliated to Wuhan University of Science and Technology and required extubation due to various reasons, practiced "Pull-Technique" extubation. Results The PD catheter was successfully removed as a whole by "Pull-Technique" extubation in 6 cases. The process was smooth, the time was short, there was no wound, and the amount of bleeding was minimal. One case developed intestinal obstruction, which was improved by conservative treatment, and the others had no complications. The patients were able to move after the operation and were followed up for several months without long-term complications. Conclusion "Pull-Technique" extubation is easy to operate, requires no special equipment, has few complications, saves health resources and patient costs, provides a new method for clinicians, and is worthy of clinical promotion.

Peritoneal Dialysis; Catheter Removal; "Pull-Technique"