Effect of insertion site on tunnelled haemodialysis catheter outcomes: an observational study of 967 catheters.

Julian YaxleyRyan GatelyTahira ScottJagadeesh KurtkotiMurty Mantha

Published in: Internal medicine journal (2023)

This study identified no statistically significant relationship between tunnelled haemodialysis catheter insertion site and catheter survival. The contemporary approach to dialysis vascular access should be tailored to specific patient circumstances.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
ultrasound guided
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
free survival