title: Separation of a femoral artery catheter during withdrawal.
abstract: A complication of separation of a femoral artery catheter during withdrawal is described. Probable contributing factors and ways of avoiding this mishap are discussed.
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005263:Femoral Artery; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged