Should tunneled hemodialysis catheters really be permanent? Bottom line: the decision belongs to the patient.
White
Randee J Breitermann
RJ
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.
D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.; D003657:Decision Making; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy; D010358:Patient Participation / Q000523:psychology*; D018579:Patient Selection; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000523:psychology; D013997:Time Factors; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000458:organization & administration; D014481:United States