title: An unusual complication of a peritoneal dialysis catheter.
abstract: Peritoneal dialysis catheters have undergone various modifications over time in an effort to reduce technique failure. Complications resulting from the catheter insertion technique can contribute significantly to technique failure. We report one such complication, highlighting the importance of careful surgical technique in ensuring proper catheter placement.
authors.affiliation: Division of Nephrology, University of Missouri-Columbia, School of Medicine, Columbia, Missouri 65212, USA.
authors.forename: Rachandeep
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: Madhukar
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Misra
mesh_terms: D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D050507:Subcutaneous Fat, Abdominal