Our results suggest that there is no significant difference in catheter survival between percutaneous and surgical placement of PD catheters. Whether there are significant benefits from percutaneous placement in terms of peritonitis rates requires further robust studies. These findings have significant implications for future design of clinical trials in the placement of PD catheters and the delivery of dialysis-related services.

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Both DV and AA have a high prevalence among female trauma patients admitted to trauma centers. Nearly all subjects recommended screening for DV. Screening for DV should be incorporated into the routine care of female trauma patients.

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the subsequent success at 1-2 years is substantially lower. The long-term success can be documented by the duration of patency. Primary patency (requiring no further intervention) is usually not achieved for long periods and secondary or assisted patency (maintained through repeated interventions) can usually be achieved for much longer duration.

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