Dialysis catheter on X‑ray: 4 real cases

Real, openly licensed radiographs showing dialysis catheter. Study what to look for, then open each case and read it yourself before revealing the answer.

What to look for

  • A wide-bore, often double-lumen catheter, usually via the right internal jugular vein.
  • The tip typically lies at the cavoatrial junction or in the upper right atrium.
  • Thicker than a standard central line.

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Cases

Radiograph from the case bank: Dialysis catheterCase #102390459Lines & tubes · IntermediateRadiograph from the case bank: Dialysis catheterCase #102390485Lines & tubes · IntermediateRadiograph from the case bank: Dialysis catheterCase #97748682Lines & tubes · IntermediateRadiograph from the case bank: Dialysis catheterCase #102390514Lines & tubes · Intermediate

Other lines & tubes diagnoses

Diagnoses come from each image's documented source. Credits and licences are shown on each case and on the image credits page.