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Inadequate flow in a peritoneal catheter is a common problem in pediatric patients. We report the effectiveness of the intra-catheter application of tissue plasminogen activator for the resolution of a malfunctioning peritoneal dialysis catheter in a child.
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Received: 13 June 2001 / Revised: 29 August 2001 / Accepted: 10 September 2001
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Sakarcan, A., Stallworth, J. Tissue plasminogen activator for occluded peritoneal dialysis catheter. Pediatr Nephrol 17, 155–156 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00467-001-0780-3
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00467-001-0780-3