Bernd Schröppel, Lucas Bettac, Lena Schulte-Kemna, Martin Kächele
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Abstract
While the native arterio-venous fistula (AVF) remains the first choice in vascular access for most hemodialysis patients, tunneled hemodialysis catheters (tHDC) continue to be an option in selected patients. Since timely access to vascular surgery-due to delayed referral or resource limitations-is not always possible, nephrologists have to become more actively involved in planning, creation and monitoring of vascular access. Moreover, this approach could also strengthen patient-centered care in nephrology. This manuscript reviews the current standard in tHDC creation, patient selection and strategies to mitigate the risk of infectious complications and catheter thrombosis. Presentation of novel developments in catheter placement with ultrasound-guided or ECG-guided positioning, their benefits and possible disadvantages emphasizes the complexity of vascular access planning. We offer an approach for choice of insertion method, depending on selected side and existing resources and set focus on the necessity and required resources of 'interventional nephrology' training programs.
期刊介绍:
Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation (ndt) is the leading nephrology journal in Europe and renowned worldwide, devoted to original clinical and laboratory research in nephrology, dialysis and transplantation. ndt is an official journal of the [ERA-EDTA](http://www.era-edta.org/) (European Renal Association-European Dialysis and Transplant Association). Published monthly, the journal provides an essential resource for researchers and clinicians throughout the world. All research articles in this journal have undergone peer review.
Print ISSN: 0931-0509.