Confusing radiographic appearance of a central venous split-tip hemodialysis catheter

Priya Sarv; Kao C Simon

doi:10.1016/j.radcr.2018.12.014

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Confusing radiographic appearance of a central venous split-tip hemodialysis catheter

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Confusing radiographic appearance of a central venous split-tip hemodialysis catheter

Priya Sarv and Kao C Simon

Radiology case reports, Vol.14(3), pp.410-414

01/11/2019

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2018.12.014

PMCID: PMC6360840

PMID: 30766646

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Abstract

Long-term cuffed hemodialysis catheters are being increasingly used in the management of patients with chronic kidney disease. These tunneled catheters are available in different types and characteristics. Patients undergo imaging, primarily chest radiographs to confirm the position of the catheter tip. It is essential to be aware of the normal imaging appearances of these catheters as they may simulate pathological appearance due to the shape of their tips. This knowledge will help avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary medical interventions.

Catheter complications

Catheter tip

Diagnostic Imaging

Shelf-like tip

Split-tip

Tunneled Hemodialysis Catheter

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Title: Subtitle: Confusing radiographic appearance of a central venous split-tip hemodialysis catheter
Creators: Priya Sarv - Department of Radiology, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
Kao C Simon - University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Radiology case reports, Vol.14(3), pp.410-414
DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2018.12.014
PMID: 30766646
PMCID: PMC6360840
NLM abbreviation: Radiol Case Rep
ISSN: 1930-0433
eISSN: 1930-0433
Publisher: Elsevier
Language: English
Date published: 01/11/2019
Academic Unit: Radiology
Record Identifier: 9984318808802771

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