Population
133 prevalent patients on hemodialysis who underwent venography for access-related concerns over a 14-month…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Prior catheters raise central vein stenosis risk in hemodialysis; leaves open whether minimizing use improves long-term access outcomes.
Central vein stenosis is highly prevalent (41%) in hemodialysis patients with access problems, and the number of previous catheter insertions is a strong risk factor independent of subclavian insertion.
MacRae et al. (2005) studied this question.
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