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Kołodzińska A, Kutarski A, Kozłowska M, Grabowski M, Marchel H, Drela N, Opolski G. Biodegradation of the Outer Silicone Insulation of Endocardial Leads. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol 2013; 6:279-86. [DOI: 10.1161/circep.112.000069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Agnieszka Kołodzińska
- From the Department of Cardiology (A. Kołodzin´ska, M.K., M.G., G.O.), and Department of Microbiology (H.M.), Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland; Faculty of Biology (N.D.), University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland; and Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland (A. Kutarski)
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- From the Department of Cardiology (A. Kołodzin´ska, M.K., M.G., G.O.), and Department of Microbiology (H.M.), Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland; Faculty of Biology (N.D.), University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland; and Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland (A. Kutarski)
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- From the Department of Cardiology (A. Kołodzin´ska, M.K., M.G., G.O.), and Department of Microbiology (H.M.), Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland; Faculty of Biology (N.D.), University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland; and Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland (A. Kutarski)
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- From the Department of Cardiology (A. Kołodzin´ska, M.K., M.G., G.O.), and Department of Microbiology (H.M.), Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland; Faculty of Biology (N.D.), University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland; and Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland (A. Kutarski)
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- From the Department of Cardiology (A. Kołodzin´ska, M.K., M.G., G.O.), and Department of Microbiology (H.M.), Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland; Faculty of Biology (N.D.), University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland; and Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland (A. Kutarski)
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- From the Department of Cardiology (A. Kołodzin´ska, M.K., M.G., G.O.), and Department of Microbiology (H.M.), Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland; Faculty of Biology (N.D.), University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland; and Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland (A. Kutarski)
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- From the Department of Cardiology (A. Kołodzin´ska, M.K., M.G., G.O.), and Department of Microbiology (H.M.), Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland; Faculty of Biology (N.D.), University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland; and Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland (A. Kutarski)
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Sarnak MJ, Halin N, King AJ. Severe access recirculation secondary to free flow between the lumens of a dual-lumen dialysis catheter. Am J Kidney Dis 1999; 33:1168-70. [PMID: 10352209 DOI: 10.1016/s0272-6386(99)70158-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
Over the last decade, it has been increasingly recognized that recirculation is present to some extent in all dual-lumen dialysis catheters. In addition, despite the recognition that dual-lumen dialysis catheters are not ideal as long-term hemodialysis access, their use for this purpose has increased secondary to both poor vascular access in an older and sicker dialysis population as well as their convenience. Although infection and thrombosis remain the most common complications of dialysis catheters, we report a case of severe access recirculation secondary to free flow between the two lumens of a tunneled, cuffed silicone dual-lumen dialysis catheter. We take this opportunity to discuss recirculation in dialysis catheters and to review potential causes of catheter breakdown.
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- M J Sarnak
- Divisions of Nephrology and Radiology, New England Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA.
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