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Azygos Vein Dialysis Catheter Placement Using the Translumbar Approach in a Patient with Inferior Vena Cava Occlusion

Journal Article · · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
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  1. Loma Linda University Medical Center, Department of Radiology (United States)
We describe percutaneous, translumbar placement of a 14-Fr dialysis catheter into an ascending lumbar vein to achieve tip position in an enlarged azygos vein. The patient had thrombosis of all traditional vascular sites, as well as the inferior vena cava. This catheter functioned well for 7 months before fatal catheter-related infection developed.
OSTI ID:
21450376
Journal Information:
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Journal Name: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 31; ISSN 0174-1551; ISSN CAIRDG
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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