We corrected malpositioned continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis cathet
ers in six patients using a new technique named the "push-pull method" A ga
stric biopsy forceps was advanced through the catheter to near ifs tip. Aft
er manipulating the tip of the forceps through the abdominal wall, the forc
eps was opened and pulled out slowly Repeated insertion and removal of the
forceps induced the catheter to return to the pelvic cavity. This push-pull
method was successful for Swan neck straight (n=2) and coiled (n=4) cathet
ers in all patients. The time required for the procedure was only 5-10 minu
tes and there were no complications.