A simple technique for redirection of malpositioned Broviac or Hickman catheters.
A simple angiographic technique for repositioning an aberrantly located Broviac or Hickman catheter tip is described. It is easy to perform and requires catheters and guide wires that are available in all angiography rooms. The technique is effective, and it has had no complications.
Walker
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Department of Radiology and Surgical Services, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston 02114.
Geller
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Waltman
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Malt
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Athanasoulis
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D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000379:methods*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D013350:Subclavian Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging