Atraumatic introduction of an intravascular sheath.
A new sheath comprising three circular plastic tubes which slide concentrically over each other is described. Since there is no step in the direction of introduction, an atraumatic vessel-puncture is possible.
Baumgart
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Chirurgische Klinik Innenstadt, Universität München, F.R.G.
Küffer
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D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D011677:Punctures / Q000295:instrumentation