Long-Term Use of Permanent Hemodialysis Catheter May Risk Patient’s Life

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Double-lumen, tunneled (permanent) central venous dialysis catheters are frequently used in hemodialysis patients. Although less common than with temporary catheters, catheter-related infections can be an important problem. Therefore, care should be taken to avoid catheter use for longer than necessary. Here, we present a 30-year-old female patient, whose death was caused by recurrent infective endocarditis related with the long-term use of a hemodialysis catheter, in order to draw attention to the subject.