Surgical insertion of a catheter into the peritoneal cavity to facilitate continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD).
Indicated for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring dialysis who choose CAPD as their preferred method of renal replacement therapy.
"Plan: Peritoneal dialysis catheter placement for continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis scheduled for next week."
Used when documenting the planned insertion of a peritoneal dialysis catheter specifically for CAPD.
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