Displaced peritoneal dialysis catheter

Case contributed by Jayanth Keshavamurthy
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Renal transplant evaluation preoperative screening

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Male

This catheter is out of position.

Ideal location of the coiled tip of peritoneal dialysis catheter is in the pelvis.

ultrasound

Peritoneal dialysis catheter is lateral to right kidney and ascites.

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