Catheter access for hemodialysis: an overview.

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Journal Article (Review)

The provision of hemodialysis requires repeated, reliable access to the central circulatory system. Long-term hemodialysis has best been provided by arteriovenous fistulae and arteriovenous grafts. In recent years, more and more patients have been chronically dialyzed with tunneled dialysis catheters. These catheters, which were originally developed as a short-term bridge to permanent vascular access, have made up an increasing percentage of maintenance vascular access. While these catheters have the advantage of ease of placement and are immediately ready for use, they substantially increase the risk of bacteremia, stenosis of central veins, and even mortality.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Butterly, DW; Schwab, SJ

Published Date

  • November 2001

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 14 / 6

Start / End Page

  • 411 - 415

PubMed ID

  • 11851925

Pubmed Central ID

  • 11851925

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1525-139X

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0894-0959

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1046/j.1525-139x.2001.00104.x

Language

  • eng