[Transvenous removal of a catheter which has embolised to the heart (author's transl)].
The removal of intravenous catheters that embolized into the vena cava superior and the right atrium, is described. This is done with a "Dormia basket", in conjunction with a controllable Medi-Tech-Selection-Catheter. This set is especially suited for the removal of intracardial foreign bodies. The extraction of a catheter is a relatively expedient procedure without undue discomfort for the patient.
D000368:Aged; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D004617:Embolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000628:therapy*; D006325:Heart Atria; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior
Transvenöse Entfernung embolisierter Katheter.