Utilização da veia ilíaca externa recanalizada para implante de cateter de longa permanência para hemodiálise

The frequent insertion of cervical venous catheters for hemodialysis is closely related to venous stenosis or occlusion. As an alternative, femoral catheter insertions are helpful but are also associated with femoral vein occlusion and an even higher infection rate. Alternative venous accesses have been increasingly used when the aforementioned accesses are not feasible. We report a case in which a recanalized external iliac vein was used for hemodialysis tunneled catheter insertion. The technique approach is discussed, focusing on its advantages and disadvantages.