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  • Title: Percutaneous placement of central venous catheters: comparing the anatomical landmark method with the radiologically guided technique for central venous catheterization through the internal jugular vein in emergent hemodialysis patients.
    Author: Koroglu M, Demir M, Koroglu BK, Sezer MT, Akhan O, Yildiz H, Yavuz L, Baykal B, Oyar O.
    Journal: Acta Radiol; 2006 Feb; 47(1):43-7. PubMed ID: 16498932.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: To compare the success and immediate complication rates of the anatomical landmark method (group 1) and the radiologically (combined real-time ultrasound and fluoroscopy) guided technique (group 2) in the placement of central venous catheters in emergent hemodialysis patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study was performed prospectively in a randomized manner. The success and immediate complication rates of radiologically guided placement of central venous access catheters through the internal jugular vein (n=40) were compared with those of the anatomical landmark method (n=40). The success of placement, the complications, the number of passes required, and whether a single or double-wall puncture occurred were also noted and compared. RESULTS: The groups were comparable in age and sex. The indication for catheter placement was hemodialysis access in all patients. Catheter placement was successful in all patients in group 2 and unsuccessful in 1 (2.5%) patient in group 1. All catheters functioned adequately and immediately after the placement (0% initial failure rate) in group 2, but 3 catheters (7.5% initial failure rate) were non-functional just after placement in group 1. The total number of needle passes, double venous wall puncture, and complication rate were significantly lower in group 2. CONCLUSION: Percutaneous central venous catheterization via the internal jugular vein can be performed by interventional radiologists with better technical success rates and lower immediate complications. In conclusion, central venous catheterization for emergent dialysis should be performed under both real-time ultrasound and fluoroscopic guidance.
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