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World J Nephrol. Jun 25, 2026; 15(2): 118080
Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.118080
Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.118080
Figure 4 Placement of the hemodialysis catheter.
A: Purse-string suture with 3-0 polypropylene for vascular control and fixation; B: Right atriotomy performed with cold scalpel; C: Enlargement of the atriotomy with Kelly hemostatic clamp; D: Insertion of the hemodialysis catheter.
- Citation: Navarro-Zambrano GC, Pozo-Obando JW, Espinoza de los Monteros-Duche RO, Osorio-Chuquitarco WX, Huertas-Garzón JW, León-Sosa A, Cabezas-Tapia HG, Echevarría-Frutos I. Video-assisted minithoracotomy for right atrial hemodialysis catheter placement after vascular access exhaustion: Two case reports. World J Nephrol 2026; 15(2): 118080
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-6124/full/v15/i2/118080.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.118080