Shunt catheter impacted in the vena cava. Case report.
A shunt-dependent patient had an atrial catheter firmly adherent in the superior vena cava. Thoracotomy was required for its removal.
D000328:Adult; D002114:Calcinosis; D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior