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The reasons for extubation.
| Reasons for extubation | TCC (N = 393) |
|---|---|
| Transfer to AVF/AVG | 44 (11.2%) |
| Transfer to PD | 3 (0.8%) |
| Transfer to kidney transplant | 5 (1.3%) |
| Catheter loss of function | 70 (17.8%) |
| Due to thrombus | 45 (11.5%) |
| Due to nonthrombus | 25 (6.4%) |
| Catheter-related infections | 9 (2.3%) |
| Total | 131 |
Data are expressed as n (%). TCC, tunneled cuffed central venous catheter; AVF/AVG, autogenous arteriovenous fistula/arteriovenous graft; PD, peritoneal dialysis.
