Peritoneal catheter.

摘要

A two-section implantable catheter (10) for peritoneal dialysis is disclosed, the catheter (10) having a retainer section (11) which permanently ingrows into the abdominal wall and a catheter tube section (12). The two sections (11,12) are normally connected together in a fluid-tight seal but may be separated to permit replacement of the tube section (12) of an indwelling catheter (10) without necessitating surgical removal of the retainer section (11).