title: Laparoscopic repositioning of a continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) catheter.
abstract: We describe a laparoscopic technique for relieving obstruction of a continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) catheter. Laparoscopic repositioning of the catheter and omentectomy obviated the need for laparotomy in a patient with end-stage renal disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Abington Memorial Hospital, PA 19001.
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Hughes
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Angotti
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Jubelirer
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects; D004868:Equipment Failure; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020706:Laparoscopes; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods; D009852:Omentum / Q000601:surgery; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010537:Peritoneum / Q000473:pathology; D013536:Suture Techniques