Table 2 Sites of dialysis catheter insertion and frequencies of access-related complications in cancer patients with AKI
From: Analysis of complications related to dialysis catheters in cancer patients
Variable | n | % |
|---|---|---|
Insertion site | ||
Jugular | 26 | 42.6 |
Right jugular | 14 | 22.9 |
Left jugular | 12 | 19.6 |
Femoral | 26 | 42.6 |
Right femoral | 15 | 24.5 |
Left femoral | 11 | 18.0 |
Events/Complications | ||
Dialysis line reversal | 13 | 21.3 |
HD catheter replacement | 10 | 16.4 |
No. of sessions with same catheter | 18 | 29.5 |
≤ 2 | 10 | 16.4 |
Between 3 and 7 | 23 | 44.3 |
≥ 8 | 8 | 13.1 |