Complication due to intraperitoneal dialysis catheter insertion

During the last 6 years 300 stylet and Tenckhoff catheters were inserted into the peritoneal cavity. In 5 cases an abdominal viscus has been perforated or injured. The complications were twice a perforation of bowel, twice a perforation of bladder and once an injury of aorta. The authors discussed the therapeutic procedure (conservative or operative) and the late consequences of those complications.