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Reposition PD catheter and Fibrin Plug Removal

Date: Mar 29, 2024

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Procedure Repositioning

Repositioning of PD catheter under Fluoroscopic guidance

Injection of contrast, intraperitoneal

Interpretation intraperitoneal contrast injection

Removal of fibrin plug from pd catheter.

The swan-neck PD catheter was accessed. Infusion of contrast into the peritoneum was performed which demonstrated good flow into the abdomen. Infusion of 500 ml saline was performed by slow drainage. A plug was dislodged from the catheter following manipulation with guidewires and drainage took place.

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Question ID : 20252
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