title: Intraperitoneal chemotherapy complicated by erosion of a Tenckhoff catheter into the colon.
abstract: Insertion and maintenance of intraperitoneal catheters must be done with meticulous attention to detail. We recommend insertion under direct vision to minimize the incidence of intestinal perforation during catheter placement. Intraperitoneal catheters should not be placed in close proximity to a fresh intestinal anastomosis because this position may promote anastomotic dehiscence. Communication between the catheter and the intestinal lumen necessitates catheter removal.
authors.affiliation: Division of Surgical Oncology, Vincent T. Lombardi Cancer Research Center, Washington, DC 20007.
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Holt
authors.forename: E S
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Petrilli
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Evans
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Ahlgren
mesh_terms: D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002430:Cecal Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005472:Fluorouracil / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000295:instrumentation*; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D005472:Fluorouracil