The double J-spring guide wire and its hazards. Partially retained double J-wire: a complication during central venous catheterization. Case report.
A case is presented in which the outer part of a double J-spring guide wire was retained in the patient because of separation of the two parts. Warning against the use of this kind of wire is given.
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Department of Anaesthesia, Odense University Hospital, Denmark.
D001012:Aorta, Abdominal; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000601:surgery; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography