Fallopian tube wrapping as a cause of catheter malfunction in peritoneal dialysis: a report of two cases and management strategies.

ABSTRACT: Catheter malfunction is a common problem following the placement of a peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter, and it is characterized by inadequate dialysate drainage, which can also limit infusion. Common causes include constipation, catheter migration, catheter kinking, omental wrapping, and fibrin obstruction. However, catheter obstruction by other intra-abdominal organs has been observed infrequently. We present two cases of female PD patients experiencing catheter dysfunction after catheter implantation. The first case involves a 28-year-old female who suffered from problematic drainage and infusion of dialysate 1 month after catheter insertion, evidenced by catheter displacement from the pelvis on abdominal X-ray. The second case concerns a 49-year-old female PD patient who also encounter

SUBMITTER: Chen X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11292095 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature