Correction of CAPD catheter displacement using gastric biopsy forceps: thepush-pull method

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.