Translumbar Hemodialysis Catheters in Patients with Limited Central Venous Access: Does Patient Size Matter?

Translumbar TDC placement can provide effective hemodialysis in patients with limited venous reserve regardless of the patient's BMI. An abnormal BMI (>25) does not significantly affect complication rate, median catheter time in situ, or primary or secondary device service interval of translumbar TDCs.