Computed tomography with intraperitoneal contrast medium for localization of peritoneal dialysis leaks

Dialysate leakage into subcutaneous tissues occurs not uncommonly in patients on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. When the leakage site cannot be localized clinically, CT with intraperitoneal contrast medium administration may localize the site. We report our experience with three cases in which this technique did localize the leakage site and thereby determined the type of surgical correction.