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.

Chronic hemodialysis catheters are vital for patients undergoing long-term hemodialysis treatment, a life-sustaining procedure for those with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). These catheters facilitate ...

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 ...