Non‐Cuffed Hemodialysis Catheter‐Related Septic Thrombophlebitis of the Internal Jugular Vein Presenting With Recurrent Bacteremia and Septic Pulmonary Embolism

Subrahmanian Sathiavageesan; Anand Chandrasekaran

doi:10.1111/hdi.70067

March 12, 2026Hemodialysis International

Non‐Cuffed Hemodialysis Catheter‐Related Septic Thrombophlebitis of the Internal Jugular Vein Presenting With Recurrent Bacteremia and Septic Pulmonary Embolism

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Key Points

To emphasize the importance of early recognition and surgical treatment of catheter-related septic thrombophlebitis.
Descriptive surgical approach for treatment
Evaluation of catheter-related complications
Focus on internal jugular vein involvement
Successful management of recurrent bacteremia
Prevention of pulmonary embolism through timely intervention
Highlighting critical need for prompt surgical response

Implication

Surgical intervention addresses recurrent bacteremia in patients with catheter-related thrombophlebitis, suggesting urgency in treatment.

Abstract

We describe the surgical approach used in this patient and highlight the importance of prompt recognition and timely surgical intervention in catheter-related septic thrombophlebitis.

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Sathiavageesan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b4fc6ab39f7826a300d423 https://doi.org/10.1111/hdi.70067

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Non‐Cuffed Hemodialysis Catheter‐Related Septic Thrombophlebitis of the Internal Jugular Vein Presenting With Recurrent Bacteremia and Septic Pulmonary Embolism

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Abstract

Discussion

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Non‐Cuffed Hemodialysis Catheter‐Related Septic Thrombophlebitis of the Internal Jugular Vein Presenting With Recurrent Bacteremia and Septic Pulmonary Embolism

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

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