Targeted Temporary Tunnel Compression Suture: A Precision Method for Localizing and Controlling Postimplantation

Subrahmanian Sathiavageesan1

  • 1Consultant in Nephrology, Department of Nephrology, Sundaram Hospital, Trichy, Tamilnadu, India.

Seminars in Dialysis
|April 4, 2026
PubMed
Summary

A novel bedside technique precisely locates and sutures bleeding points for tunneled dialysis catheters (TDCs), improving hemostasis. This method addresses challenges in managing TDC exit site bleeding, offering a targeted approach for clinicians.

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