title: Balloon dilatation: a helpful technique for removal of a stuck dialysis line.
abstract: We describe a useful technique for the removal of an irretrievable/stuck long-term intravenous catheter. The alternative would have meant removing it surgically or snaring it in a case of extremely difficult venous access. The process we used was effective in this particular case.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Croesnewydd Road, Wrexham, LL13 7TD, UK. faroamm@aol.com
authors.forename: Ammad
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Farooq
authors.forename: Vaughan
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.forename: Sanjay
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Agarwal
mesh_terms: D000792:Angiography; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects*; D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000295:instrumentation*