Peritoneal Dialysis in Adult Patients with Permanent Suprapubic Catheter: A Single-Center Experience and Literature Review.

Background: The aim of this paper was to review the feasibility of peritoneal dialysis (PD) in the presence of a permanent suprapubic catheter over a long follow-up period.

Methods: Twelve patients with automated PD and permanent suprapubic catheters were studied for complications over a period of 10 years.

Results: In all 12 patients, PD went smoothly.