A new technique for the placement of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis catheters in infants and small children.

The technique described herein is simple and straightforward. Strict attention to detail should result in a peritoneal catheter which will function indefinitely. Using this method of catheter placement, patients have not only had the renal disease controlled but have experienced improved dietary and caloric intake orally and, through the dialysate, increased protein utilization and subsequent accelerated weight gain and improved height velocity in centimeters per year. Patients and their parents have enhanced social and psychologic experiences at home with a reduction in therapy costs and eventual successful transplantation has been achieved.