Nonsurgical removal of intravascular fragmented catheter.
Embolization of a fragmented catheter in the vasculature is a serious complication. In two patients with catheter fragment emboli, one in the pulmonary artery and one in the right jugular vein, a nonsurgical technique was effective in removing the fragments. Because nonoperative techniques are simple, safe and cost-efficient, they should be considered the method of choice for managing this complication.
D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004617:Embolism / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011651:Pulmonary Artery