Is Tunneled Cuffed Catheter a Viable Link to Arteriovenous Fistula? An Experience from a Tertiary Care Centre
Introduction: The Tunneled Cuffed Catheter (TCC) is used as a bridge access for haemodialysis. Non-availability of fluoroscopy for insertion of TCC results in unnecessary waiting times and inappropriate use of non-tunneled catheters. Recently, ultrasound guidance is being used widely in develope...
Main Authors: | R Sowrabha, GK Prashant, Arpana Kedlaya |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2021-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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Online Access: | https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/14883/48743_CE[Ra]_F(Sh)_PF1(SC_RK)_PFA(SC_KM)_PN(KM).pdf |
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