Abstract:Background: Permanent cuffed catheter (permcath) is a method used to access the veins in hemodialysis. In those patients with catheter exit indication, a small incision is made on the skin after feeling the cuff under the skin and catheter is removed after disconnecting its tissue-cuff connection. In this study, the whole connection between catheter cuff and tissue is disconnected using a new tool named trocar; then the catheter is removed. Materials and Method: This is a clinical trial conducted on 104 patien… Show more
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