Tunneled Hemodialysis Catheters:

The placement and performance of tunneled (cuffed)hemodialysis central venous catheters is presented in this section. Also presented is data on placement of Port-cath and Life Site devices by nephrologists. Data on non-infectious complications of tunneled dialysis catheters is presented.

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