Types of mechanical complications

Number

Percentage in population of PD

Average time of onset (months)

Catheter migration

19

25.3%

5.8 ± 8.7

Catheter obstruction

8

10.7%

11.7 ± 11.4

Accidental cutting

6

8%

13.5 ± 8.9

Bend in the catheter

6

8%

9.2 ± 10

Hernias

4

5.3%

10.8 ± 4.9

Bleeding of abdominal walls

2

2.7%

0.6

Hemoperitoneum

2

2.7%

7.5 ± 7.7

Intestinal perforation

1

1.3%

6