Non-tunneled catheter tip depth position in urgent hemodialysis: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: The average accepted depth for non-tunneled catheters (NTC) insertion does not guarantee its correct position, so controversy exists. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of two NTC placement depths on the number of NTC complication episodes.

Methods: We designed a triple blind, parallel group, randomized controlled trial in a single Hemodialysis Center in Mexico (Registry: ACTRN12619000774123).

[Kidney transplantation. Experience at the University Hospital José González, UANL in Monterrey, Mexico].

Background: In patients with end-stage renal disease, successful renal allotransplantation improves the quality of life and increases survival as compared with long-term dialysis treatment.

Objective: To show our experience, effectiveness and results of renal transplantations at the University Hospital of UANL.

Material And Methods: A retrospective study of renal transplantation performed at University Hospital of UANL was done.