Infection Rate of Tunneled Hemodialysis Catheters

Aim: Tunneled hemodialysis catheters are frequently used for patients and provide temporary venous access. However, it causes complications such as catheter-related infection, pneumothorax hematoma. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the infections, catheter patency rates that developed after use of tunnel connected three different access routes. Material Methods: A total 145 who underwent due chronic renal failure were placed on permanent included. jugular vein route was first choice dialysis route, when other routes needed femoral second choice, while subclavian third choice. Results: The group had highest infection rate lowest (both p<0.001). at end one year 65.3%, 95.6%, 64.0% vein, respectively. At year, 57.3%, 6.7%, 32.0%, Conclusion: Although is entry in patients, veins also used. best option terms infection. hand, worst with rate.