title: Successful retrieval of an irretrievable jugular tesio catheter using a fogarty arterial embolectomy catheter.
abstract: Long life expectancy and wide development of therapies have increased the number of patients under artificial treatment for lost kidney function or dialysis. Different options for vascular access are suitable for receiving this therapy. The use of tunneled catheters has consequently increased complications related to its use. A difficult retrieval of catheters caused by a hard fibrin sheath along its trajectory is a common drawback. Herein, we report a woman with suspicion of hemodialysis catheter infection and an irretrievable Tesio catheter. A novel technique using a Fogarty arterial catheter allowed a successful retrieval and avoided an aggressive management.
authors.affiliation: Cardiac Surgery Department, University Hospital of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain.
authors.forename: María Elena
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Arnáiz-García
authors.forename: Francisco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Gutiérrez-Diez
authors.forename: Ana María
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Arnáiz-García
authors.forename: Javier
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Arnáiz
authors.forename: Víctor
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Expósito
authors.forename: Juan Francisco
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Nistal
authors.forename: Felipe
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Rodríquez-Entem
authors.forename: Juan José
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Olalla
authors.forename: Javier
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: López-Rodríguez
authors.forename: José María
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: González-Santos
mesh_terms: D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D020878:Device Removal; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000295:instrumentation*
keywords: Fogarty; Tesio; catheter; embolectomy; retrieval; stuck; venous