Intestinal Perforation Secondary to Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter; An Uncommon Complication
Open Access
- 5 December 2020
- journal article
- Published by Peertechz Publications Private Limited in Journal of Surgery and Surgical Research
- Vol. 6 (2), 168-170
- https://doi.org/10.17352/2455-2968.000124
Abstract
One of the rare complications of peritoneal dialysis catheter placement is intestinal perforation, often with a late presentation.Keywords
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