Translumbar catheterization of the IVC is a safe and effective way in patients with thrombosed central venous access.
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Amaç & Hipotez:The paired hemodialysis catheters were inserted into the inferior vena cava (IVC) via translumbar approach in a 48-year-old man for lack of other suitable access.
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Temel Bulgular & Veri:The catheter tip was thrombosed 2 months after the procedure.
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Sonuç & Katkı:Translumbar catheterization of the IVC is a safe and effective way in patients with thrombosed central venous access.
The paired hemodialysis catheters were inserted into the inferior vena cava (IVC) via translumbar approach in a 48-year-old man for lack of other suitable access. The catheter tip was thrombosed 2 months after the procedure. After local streptokinase infusion, control venogram showed resolution of the thrombus. Translumbar catheterization of the IVC is a safe and effective way in patients with thrombosed central venous access.