The complications of peritoneal lavage include all of the following except:

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Pneumothorax is not a complication of peritoneal lavage because this procedure involves the introduction of fluid into the peritoneal cavity, not the thoracic cavity where the lungs are located. Complications such as bowel perforation, bladder penetration, and vascular laceration are directly related to the insertion of a catheter or needle into the abdominal cavity, which can inadvertently damage these structures.

The Complications of Peritoneal Lavage Include All of the Following