Venous access via the renal vein: a technical innovation.
A patient with difficult venous access is described in whom both haemodialysis and parenteral nutrition were required. To minimize the impact on transplant prospects, the renal veins were used for vascular access. The technique and rationale for this novel approach are presented.
Dewan
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Department of Surgery, Royal Children's Hospital, Flemington Road, Parkville 3052, Victoria, Australia.
Penington
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Henning
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Juriedini
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D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D004761:Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000295:instrumentation*; D051437:Renal Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D012082:Renal Veins