A Proposed Simple and Accurate Technique for Optimal Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter Tip Placement

We describe a simple ultrasound (US)-guided technique for accurate anatomical right atrium localization prior to permanent hemodialysis catheter insertion. It is used in patients for whom a permanent hemodialysis catheter will be inserted through an internal jugular vein access, in order to have the...

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Main Authors: Sammy Tawk, Elie Barakat, Frank Hammer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ubiquity Press 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology
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Online Access:https://www.jbsr.be/articles/1474