The misadventure of a dialysis catheter into the right pulmonary artery and left atrium
Permanent catheters are widely used in haemodialysis of chronic kidney disease. Placement of these catheters is usually through the internal jugular vein or subclavian vein. Catheter placement is associated with risk of inadvertent puncture of the carotid artery, pleura and other nearby structures....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Termedia Publishing House
2022-12-01
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Series: | Polish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery |
Online Access: | https://www.termedia.pl/The-misadventure-of-a-dialysis-catheter-into-the-right-pulmonary-artery-and-left-atrium,40,48520,1,1.html |