Key result
This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to implant a peritoneal catheter after congenital cardiac surgery to minimize the risk of complications.
Why the study?
Peritoneal catheter placement may improve postoperative fluid balance and recovery in congenital cardiac surgery, but potential benefits must be balanced against procedural risks.
Provides a step-by-step guide for prophylactic peritoneal catheter placement in congenital cardiac surgery to optimize fluid balance while minimizing complications.
May aid fluid management after congenital heart surgery in select patients; leaves open randomized assessment of net benefit versus risk.
The use of a peritoneal catheter in selected patients, in relation to the congenital heart defect and surgical procedure, may improve postoperative fluid balance and recovery. The peritoneal catheter allows to either drain ascites passively out of the peritoneal cavity or utilize cycles of peritoneal dialysis. However, potential benefits contrast with risk. This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to implant a peritoneal catheter in the operating room after cardiac surgery, or insert it at the bedside in the ICU, to minimize the risk of complications such as bowel perforation, herniation or omental adhesions.
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Herbst et al. (2022) conducted a review in Congenital heart defect requiring cardiac surgery. Prophylactic peritoneal catheter placement was evaluated. This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to implant a peritoneal catheter after congenital cardiac surgery to minimize the risk of complications.
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