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== Hemodialysis Catheter == A '''Hemodialysis Catheter''' (pronunciation: hee-mo-dye-AL-uh-sis KATH-uh-ter) is a type of [[vascula

== Peritoneal Dialysis == '''Peritoneal dialysis''' (''pər-ə-ˈtō-nē-əl dī-ˈal-ə-səs'') is a treatment that uses th

== Quinton Catheter == A '''Quinton catheter''' (pronounced: kwin-ton kath-i-ter) is a type of [[catheter]] specifically designed for [[hemodialysis]], a treatment for [[kidney dise

== Dialysis == ...d in people whose kidneys can no longer perform these functions naturally. Dialysis is a common treatment for [[kidney disease]] and [[kidney failure]].

The procedure involves the insertion of a catheter into the peritoneal cavity, which is then connected to a one-way valve that * [[Catheter]]: A thin tube made from medical grade materials serving a broad range of f

...e used to diagnose and treat some cardiovascular conditions by inserting a catheter into a chamber or vessel of the heart. * [[Catheter]]: A thin tube made from medical grade materials serving a broad range of f

* [[Balloon angioplasty]] - a technique that uses a balloon catheter to open arteries clogged with fatty deposits * [[Balloon catheter]] - a hollow tube with a small, inflatable balloon at the tip; used to open