FRACTURE AND EMBOLIZATION OF A PERIPHERALLY INSERTED CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER

被引:16
作者
LINZ, DN
BISSET, GS
WARNER, BW
机构
[1] CHILDRENS HOSP MED CTR, DIV PEDIAT SURG, 3333 BURNET AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45229 USA
[2] CHILDRENS HOSP MED CTR, DEPT RADIOL, CINCINNATI, OH 45229 USA
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10.1177/014860719401800179
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R15 [营养卫生、食品卫生]; TS201 [基础科学];
学科分类号
100403 ;
摘要
A case is presented of the fracture and embolization of a peripherally inserted central venous catheter. This novel complication is discussed in the context of patients in alternate care settings with emphasis on retrieval of the embolized catheter fragment, morbidity of catheter embolization, and precautions against inadvertent fracture in the home care setting.
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