Vol 69, No 2 (2011)
Chorzy trudni nietypowi
Published online: 2011-02-17
Percutaneous removal of a broken central venous catheter from the right atrium
DOI: 10.33963/v.kp.79418
Kardiol Pol 2011;69(2):153-155.
Abstract
We report a case of a 32 year-old woman in whom catheter was inserted into a jugular internal vein in order to chronically
administer antibiotics intravenously. For the next four years the introducer was kept in place. Due to a persistent cough, the
chest X-ray was performed, demonstrating the broken introducer. Since a surgical removal did not succeed, a percutaneous
procedure via femoral vein was performed successfully. Our case report draws special attention to the necessity of a regular
check-up of patients with intravascular introducers.
Kardiol Pol 2011; 69, 2: 153-155
Kardiol Pol 2011; 69, 2: 153-155
Keywords: intravenous introducerforeign body