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Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Inducing Colon Perforation

Fatima A. Dirani MD , Doaa H. Jaffal MD , Rami M. Sammour MD , Fadi Iskandarani MD

Introduction: Peritoneal dialysis for end stage renal disease of bowel perforation. Although extremely rare, it must be is not the treatment of choice in the pediatric population. It considered during imaging especially when the patient is not has many complications related to the procedure itself or to compliant to medical instructions. Less than 40 cases have been the inserted catheter. One of its rarest complications is the reported worldwide and all of which belong to the adult population. perforation of the colon by the peritoneal dialysis catheter. Conclusion: Like all other medical and surgical procedures Case Presentation: A 6 years old boy on peritoneal dialysis for the treatment of patients’ medical conditions, peritoneal presented for a peritoneal dialysis catheter emerging out of his dialysis requires regular follow up from the patient in order to anus without any signs of peritonitis and bowel perforation. avoid possible dangerous complications. Discussion: Besides obstruction, leakage and displacement