Retrieval of detached fragment of central venous pressure catheter (CVP) lodged in the right ventricle and pulmonary artery: a case report

Sakijan, A.S.; Zambahari, R.; Annuar, Z.; Yahya, O.; Ali, J.

Medical Journal of Malaysia 45(4): 340-343

1990


ISSN/ISBN: 0300-5283
PMID: 2152057
Document Number: 349223
A successful retrieval of a detached segment of a CVP catheter by percutaneous right transfemoral venous route, using a Dotter intravascular retriever basket, is reported. The procedure was monitored under fluoroscopy. Only local anaesthesia, which was infiltrated around the puncture site, was given to the patient. No significant complication was encountered. Successful retrieval of the detached catheter fragment by percutaneous means obviates the need for thoracotomy.

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