Over-catheter tract suture to prevent bleeding and air embolism after tunnelled catheter removal

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.