Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Feb 2007
Use of the femoral vein as insertion site for tunneled hemodialysis catheters.
To determine the outcome of tunneled hemodialysis catheters inserted through the common femoral vein. ⋯ The femoral vein provides an alternative access site for insertion of tunneled hemodialysis catheters when conventional sites are not available. However, tunneled femoral hemodialysis catheters have low primary patency rates and significant complications. Catheter retraction is a unique and common problem.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Feb 2007
The natural history of tunneled hemodialysis catheters removed or exchanged: a single-institution experience.
To track the natural history of tunneled hemodialysis catheters requiring removal or exchange at a single institution. ⋯ Approximately one third of tunneled dialysis catheters are removed for infection, one third for other working access, and one third for poor function. Catheters usually remain in the patient for a median of 2 months. Fibrin sheaths associated with hemodialysis catheters are very common. Thrombus formation around the sheath is frequent.