Complications From Tunneled Hemodialysis Catheters: A Canadian Observational Cohort Study

Rationale & Objective Clinical practice guidelines discourage the use of central venous catheters (CVCs) for vascular access in dialysis. However, some patients have inadequate vessels for arteriovenous fistula creation or choose to use a dialysis catheter. The risks associated with CVC use and their relationship to patient age are poorly characterized. Study Design Observational retrospective cohort study. Setting & Participants Cohort of 1,041...