background: central venous catheters (cvcs) are used not only as a tool to access to central venous system, but also for hemodynamic monitoring, parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy and hemodialysis. the use of cvcs is associated with some complications notably infections that are troublesome both to patient and physician. we conducted this study to examine catheter fixation with skin fold techni...

uretero-pelvic junction obstruction (upjo) is a common congenital anomaly that may need pyeloplasty to prevent renal function deterioration. the purpose of this study was to describe a modified use of jj stent catheter in pyeloplasty for infant with upjo. a series of 12 children, between 3 and 10 months, underwent stenting open pyeloplasty. in each patient a 6 french foley catheter was placed w...

Umbilical and supraumbilical catheter insertion is a common procedure performed in the NICU. It is a safe and usually easy procedure devoid of serious mishaps, morbidity and mortality. Complications such as hemorrhage, infection, hernia, evisceration, omphalitis, portal vein thrombosis and portal hypertension may occur after umbilical catheter insertion. Other uncommon and rare complications re...

Uretero-Pelvic Junction Obstruction (UPJO) is a common congenital anomaly that may need pyeloplasty to prevent renal function deterioration. The purpose of this study was to describe a modified use of jj stent catheter in pyeloplasty for infant with UPJO. A series of 12 children, between 3 and 10 months, underwent stenting open pyeloplasty. In each patient a 6 French Foley catheter was placed w...

Objective: Intravascular catheter-associated infection has been increasing hospitalization in post-surgery patients mainly due to microbial colonization of the catheter surface and formation of a superficial biofilm layer. The present study is aimed in developing an effective antibacterial device which can prevent colonization of organisms by modification of catheter. Methods: In the present st...

peritoneal dialysis is an established form of renal replacement therapy used in many patients with end-stage renal disease. the key to a successful chronic peritoneal dialysis is a permanent and safe access to the peritoneal cavity. this study was conducted in order to evaluate the catheter survival and its related factors in imam khomeini hospital. a total of 80 catheters were inserted into 69...

the product biofilm by e.coli strain can cause serious problem for human health. catheter is considered to be s suitable place for colonization of microorganisms, so that in %5-10 of patients who used catheter for only one day and also in all patients who used it for over 28 days, this colonization of bacteria is observed on catheter. this study is come out in order to compare biofilm formation...

background: long-term tunneled catheters are used for the hemodialysis or chemotherapy in many patients. proper placement of the catheter tip could reduce early and late catheter related complications. aim of the present study was to evaluate a new formula for proper placement of tunneled hemodialysis or infusion port device by using an external anatomic landmark. materials and methods: a total...