[Diagnostic value of CT peritoneography for non-infectious complications of peritoneal dialysis].
OBJECTIVE
To assess the diagnostic value of CT peritoneography for peritoneal complications of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD).


METHODS
CT peritoneography in 11 CAPD patients with clinically suspected dialysis-related complications was prospectively studied. The CAPD patients were all treated in Renji Hospital from 2005 to 2007. CT images were reviewed according to the evidence of peritoneal leaks, hernias, loculate pleural fluid collections, and adhesions.


RESULTS
Abnormal findings were found in 9 of 11 CAPD cases including inguinal hernias (3 cases), umbilical hernia (1 case), hydrocele (1 case), leaks in catheter tunnel (2 cases), and peritoneal adhesions (2 cases). Parts of them were confirmed by surgical operation.


CONCLUSIONS
CT peritoneography is useful for the evaluation of complications related to CAPD, and it offers excellent tissue contrast and multiplanar imaging for assessment of the complications.
Wang
Qin
Q
Department of Nephrology, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200127, China. qin.wang@263.net
Ni
Zhao-Hui
ZH
Zhu
Min-Li
ML
Mou
Shan
S
Cao
Li-Ou
LO
Fang
Wei
W
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006547:Hernia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D011446:Prospective Studies; D014014:Tissue Adhesives; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D055815:Young Adult
D014014:Tissue Adhesives