Safe removal of long-term venous catheters in the neck

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作者
Light, Duncan [1 ]
Subramonia, Sriram [2 ]
Krishna, Arun [2 ]
机构
[1] South Tyneside Dist Gen Hosp, South Shields NE34 OPL, England
[2] South Tyneside Dist Hosp, South Shields, England
关键词
Venous catheters; tunnelled catheters; interventional radiology;
D O I
10.1177/0036933014544086
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Aims: Tunnelled venous catheters are a well-established method of long-term venous access for total parental nutrition, chemotherapy and antimicrobial treatment. Removal of these catheters is a simple procedure; however, there are some significant risks. Methods: We report a case in which a serious complication occurred. A simple technique for the safe removal of long-term venous catheters is described. Conclusion: A direct surgical removal is now generally favoured for safe line removal. However, this still carries the same complications and care must be taken in the technique.
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