Background: Transluminal replacement of a displaced peritoneal catheter (TRC) using a metal guidewire is a noninvasive treatment of catheter displacement with acute malfunction. The "alpha-replacer" is a special guidewire developed specifically for TRC. This wire is usually flexible but becomes harder if coiled in the hand. Application of this unique guidewire might improve the effectiveness of TRC.
Methods: TRC using an alpha-replacer was performed in 10 cases for urgent correction of peritoneal catheter displacement. All patients had received a double cuffed, straight-end swan-neck catheter.
Results: The primary success rate of TRC using the alpha-replacer was 90% (9 of 10 cases). No patients developed complications such as injury of the peritoneum or abdominal organs. Relapse of catheter displacement was observed in 2 cases (20%) within 1 week, requiring surgical intervention to prevent relapse.
Conclusion: TRC using the alpha-replacer as described herein offers effective and safe treatment of peritoneal catheter displacement.
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