A comparison of standard dual-tip hemodialysis catheter split lumen hemodialysis catheter

Clin Imaging. 2013 Mar-Apr;37(2):251-5. doi: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2012.06.001. Epub 2012 Jul 9.

Abstract

Purpose: To compare a split lumen (SLC) with the standard dual-tip hemodialysis catheter (DTC).

Materials and methods: The patients who underwent DTC insertion or SLC insertion were enrolled. Initial catheter dwell times (ICDT) and catheter-related complications were compared.

Results: SLC (n=80) and DTC (n=133) were enrolled. ICDT was 71.94 days (SLC) and 68.55 days (DTC) (P=.76). Catheter migration was detected in 10.5% and 12.4% (SLC) and in 1.7% and 2.0% (DTC) (P=.0026).

Conclusions: SLC did not extend the ICDT compared to DTC. Furthermore, SLC was more prone to catheter-related complications, particularly catheter migration, than DTC.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Catheters, Indwelling* / adverse effects
  • Chi-Square Distribution
  • Equipment Design
  • Female
  • Foreign-Body Migration / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography, Interventional
  • Renal Dialysis / instrumentation*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Risk Factors
  • Time Factors