Percutaneous transhepatic venous access for hemodialysis: a single-center experience with a rescue access
Our study supports transhepatic hemodialysis catheters as a viable option for patients with no other access options, showing good long-term functionality, low infection rates, and reasonable dialysis adequacy. Thrombosis remains a significant challenge, necessitating better maintenance, monitoring, and further research to improve outcomes.
Authors
- Ademar Regueira Filho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5113-2447)
- Mariana Sousa Freitas
- Amanda Meyer Luz
Institutions
- Unidade Local de Saúde de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (PT)
- Fundo Brasil (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Brazilian Journal of Nephrology
- Published
- 2026-01-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1590/2175-8239-jbn-2024-0225en
- Primary Topic
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00