Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4240401 | Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology | 2007 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
The femoral vein provides an alternative access site for insertion of tunneled hemodialysis catheters when conventional sites are not available. However, tunneled femoral hemodialysis catheters have low primary patency rates and significant complications. Catheter retraction is a unique and common problem.
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