title: Sheath detachment: a complication of cardiac catheterisation and its management.
abstract: In a patient undergoing repeat cardiac catheterisation via the femoral artery, the introducing sheath became detached--a potentially serious complication.
mesh_terms: D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D005260:Female; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene
chemical_list: D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene