A method to accurately estimate the catheter length needed for a tunneled central catheter placement
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DOI: 10.1007/s00383-018-4263-z
Abstract: A typical method of placing a tunneled central catheter utilizes C-arm fluoroscopy for insertion and estimation of the length of the catheter needed. We describe a new technique to estimate the length more accurately using… read more here.
Keywords: length; catheter; central catheter; method accurately ... See more keywords
Early-Cannulation Arteriovenous Grafts Are Safe and Effective in Avoiding Recurrent Tunneled Central Catheter Infection.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2021.01.112
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Tunneled central venous catheter infection (TCVCi) is a common complication that often necessitates removal of the TCVC and replacement by a further TCVC. Theoretically, insertion of an early - cannulation graft (ecAVG) early after… read more here.
Keywords: catheter; early cannulation; infection; tcvc ... See more keywords
Tunneled central venous catheters in children with malignant and chronic diseases: A comparison of open vs. percutaneous implantation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2017.01.045
Abstract: PURPOSE Tunneled central venous catheters (tCVCs) are routinely used for long-term venous access in children with cancer and chronic diseases. They may be inserted by surgical venous cut-down or percutaneously. The aim of this study… read more here.
Keywords: chronic diseases; venous catheters; group; central venous ... See more keywords
Endovascular treatments of tunneled central venous catheter‐induced superior vena cava complete occlusion via through‐and‐through technique
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DOI: 10.1111/hdi.12889
Abstract: Superior vena cava occlusion (SVCO) induced by tunneled central venous catheter (tCVC) is an uncommon but challenging complication of hemodialysis patients. The aim of this study was to access the efficacy, safety, and patency of… read more here.
Keywords: vena cava; central venous; superior vena; venous catheter ... See more keywords