title: [Implantation technic and maintenance of a Hickman catheter for hemodialysis].
abstract: Description of the technique of insertion of the Hickman catheter for hemodialysis based on 110 operations. Absolute prerequisites for correct functioning are: 1) Fluoroscopic control of the localization of this device in the superior vena cava and 2) Checking if adequate flow can be obtained.
authors.affiliation: Département médico-chirurgical de Néphrologie, Cliniques Universitaires de Bruxelles, Hôpital Erasme.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: De Pauw
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cappello
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dhaene
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Vanherweghem
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kinnaert
mesh_terms: D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D006801:Humans; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior
vernacular_title: Technique d'implantation et entretien du cathéter de Hickman pour hémodialyse.