The peripherally inserted central venous catheter; friend or foe?
The use of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is now commonplace in clinical practice both for monitoring and intravenous administration of drugs or fluids. The authors describe the case of a complication not previously reported following placement of a PICC prior to a head and neck procedure. The literature on complications following PICC use is reviewed.
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Central Middlesex Hospital, Acton Lane, Park Royal, London, NW10 7NS, UK. deepimahesh@yahoo.co.uk
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D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged