[Venous thrombosis after catheterization of the subclavian vein for hemodialysis].
The authors report six cases of subclavian vein thrombosis after transcutaneous catheterization in a group of 70 patients treated by periodical haemodialysis over a 7-year period in a Nephrology department at Casablanca. The subclavian vein has become the favourite access route in most haemodialysis centres because it can be utilized for a longer time, carries a lower risk of infection and is more comfortable for the patient than the other routes. Two main factors facilitate the occurrence of thrombosis: a long duration of catheter insertion and repeated catheterizations.
Service de Néphrologie-Hémodialyse, CHU Ibnou Rochd, Casablanca, Maroc.
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Bourquia
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Ramdani
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Essamadi
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D000328:Adult; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects; D013350:Subclavian Vein; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology*; D013997:Time Factors