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Dislocation of central venous catheters in pediatric patients
- Source :
- The Journal of Vascular Access; July 2006, Vol. 7 Issue: 3 p132-135, 4p
- Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- Children have limited venous access possibilities; therefore, when long-term therapy is necessary, it is better to place a catheter in a central vein. The Port catheter, totally implanted, is less exposed to the risk of infection and permits a normal life. However, there is the possibility of the displacement or fragmentation of the catheter that can be diagnosed initially only by clinical symptoms and later by a chest X-ray. We report a case of disconnection between the Port catheter and the reservoir resulting in catheter migration to the left pulmonary artery.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 11297298 and 17246032
- Volume :
- 7
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- The Journal of Vascular Access
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs44640502
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/112972980600700308