Laparoscopic manipulation of a malfunctioning peritoneal dialysis catheter in a child.

Abstract

A case of outflow obstruction of a peritoneal dialysis catheter in a 12-year-old boy is presented. The cause of obstruction was identified and remedied by laparoscopic means. Laparoscopy has important diagnostic and therapeutic roles in the evaluation of malfunctioning peritoneal dialysis catheters.