Management of dysfunctional tunneled dialysis catheters

Authors
Crain, MR
Citation
Mr. Crain, Management of dysfunctional tunneled dialysis catheters, SEM INTERV, 17(2), 2000, pp. 155-160
Citations number
26
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
SEMINARS IN INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
ISSN journal
07399529 → ACNP
Volume
17
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
155 - 160
Database
ISI
SICI code
0739-9529(2000)17:2<155:MODTDC>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
Methods for treating and maintaining hemodialysis catheters are described, including the methods of "fibrin stripping, infusion fibrinolysis, catheter repositioning, and catheter replacement. A strategy for handling these pro blems and developing strategies to prevent them is also discussed.