The Global Market for Chronic Hemodialysis Catheters has exhibited steady growth, with its valuation rising from $354 million in 2019 to an anticipated $446 million by 2027. This report provides an in ...

Before 1998, urokinase was considered standard therapy for the management of occluded hemodialysis catheters. The dose of 5000 units per port appears on the FDA-approved labeling for urokinase.

Placement of catheters for peritoneal dialysis is also offered. Patients with a history of prior abdominal surgery will benefit from our experience with laparoscopic exploration and adhesiolysis.

Use of high-dose (46.7%) sodium citrate locks for central venous catheters (CVCs) being used for maintenance hemodialysis provides no advantage over 5% heparin locks in reducing infections or ...

More information: Xiaoling Li et al, Comparative analysis of complications and technique survival in peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion: single purse-string suture vs. double purses-string ...

The effectiveness of alteplase and urokinase in restoring adequate hemodialysis blood-flow rates was examined. A retrospective review of the medical records of hemodialysis patients with central ...

Similar postinsertion complication and technical survival rates are seen with single- and double-purse-string suture c ...