Techniques in Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Volume 11, Issue 3 , Pages 186-191 , September 2008

Selecting Optimal Hemodialysis Catheters: Material, Design, Advanced Features, and Preferences

  • Michael G. Tal, MD, MBA

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Michael Tal, MD, MBA, Yale University School of Medicine, P.O. Box 208042 (SP2-323), New Haven, CT 06520-8042
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  • Nina Ni, AB

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 Michael G. Tal is a consultant to Covidien, Inc.

PII: S1089-2516(08)00077-2

doi: 10.1053/j.tvir.2008.09.006

Techniques in Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Volume 11, Issue 3 , Pages 186-191 , September 2008

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