Retrieval of an embolized polyethylene catheter: a new use for the Schultze endomyocardial bioptome.
The Schultze endomycardial bioptome was used to retrieve an embolized portion of plastic catheter from the right ventricle of a 5-month-old child. The retrieval was accomplished using fluoroscopy and took no more than two minutes after placement of the bioptome in the right internal jugular vein.
D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy / Q000295:instrumentation; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D004617:Embolism / Q000601:surgery*; D006352:Heart Ventricles / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D011095:Polyethylenes
D011095:Polyethylenes