A comparison of standard dual-tip hemodialysis catheter split lumen hemodialysis catheter

PurposeTo compare a split lumen (SLC) with the standard dual-tip hemodialysis catheter (DTC).Materials and MethodsThe patients who underwent DTC insertion or SLC insertion were enrolled. Initial catheter dwell times (ICDT) and catheter-related complications were compared.ResultsSLC (n=80) and DTC (n=133) were enrolled. ICDT was 71.94 days (SLC) and 68.55 days (DTC) (P=.76). Catheter migration was detected in 10.5% and 12.4% (SLC) and in 1.7% and 2.0% (DTC) (P=.0026).ConclusionsSLC did not extend the ICDT compared to DTC. Furthermore, SLC was more prone to catheter-related complications, particularly catheter migration, than DTC.