INTRODUCTION: Severe, life-threating, complications might occur on dialysis catheter removal. METHODS: We present a useful technique that may prevent vascular air embolism and severe bleeding. RESULTS: The suture is placed around the catheter and tied over previous tract just after device removal. CONCLUSIONS: Applying a compressing suture to the tract left after removal of a tunnelled haemodialysis catheter is a simple manoeuvre that could prevent severe complication.
INTRODUCTION: Severe, life-threating, complications might occur on dialysis catheter removal. METHODS: We present a useful technique that may prevent vascular air embolism and severe bleeding. RESULTS: The suture is placed around the catheter and tied over previous tract just after device removal. CONCLUSIONS: Applying a compressing suture to the tract left after removal of a tunnelled haemodialysis catheter is a simple manoeuvre that could prevent severe complication.