Traumatic fracture of central venous catheter

Authors

  • Feridoun Sabzi Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
  • Reza Faraji Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases Research Center, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
  • Arezoo Bozorgomid Infectious Diseases Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21542/gcsp.2024.16

Abstract

Central venous catheter (CVC) placement is frequently essential for the management of critically ill patients. This report describes a case involving the surgical retrieval of an embolized fragment of a CVC, originally intended for dialysis, following an unsuccessful removal attempt by a nurse due to catheter malfunction. The decision to remove and replace the malfunctioning catheter was made by the patient's physician. However, during the removal process, both the retaining suture and the catheter were inadvertently severed. This report also discusses the complications and management strategies associated with the embolization of a central line.

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Published

2024-02-27

Issue

Vol. 2024 No. 2 (2024)

Section

Images in cardiology

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Copyright (c) 2024 Feridoun Sabzi, Reza Faraji, Arezoo Bozorgomid

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