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Tunneled central venous catheters (TCVC) are a good alternative in case that an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) cannot be made, awaiting maturation or during unscheduled hemodialysis. We report the experience in placing these catheters by nephrologists and establish the various indications and complications in hemodialysis patients. We also relate the lifespan of tunneled catheters in our series.