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Indications for catheter removal
| Indications for Catheter Removal |
|---|
| Refractory peritonitisa |
| Relapsing and recurrent peritonitis |
| Refractory exit site and tunnel infection |
| Fungal and non-tuberculous mycobacterial peritonitis |
| Catheter removal may also be considered for |
| Repeat peritonitis |
| Peritonitis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis |
| Multiple enteric organisms |
Adapted from reference 6, with permission.
