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Dilator venotomy technique for placement of hemodialysis catheter following recanalization of occluded central vein
Author(s) -
Pua Uei
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
hemodialysis international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.658
H-Index - 47
eISSN - 1542-4758
pISSN - 1492-7535
DOI - 10.1111/j.1542-4758.2012.00680.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dilator , hemodialysis , catheter , hemodialysis catheter , surgery , vein , central venous catheter , hemodialysis access , vascular access
Recanalization of occluded central veins for insertion of hemodialysis catheter is a particular attractive option in patients who are catheter dependent for hemodialysis, as it delays exhaustion of conventional venous accesses. Literature detailing techniques for catheter placement in recanalized veins remain sparse. We hereby describe a safe and economical technique of using dilator venotomy to allow catheter placement following successful recanalization.