| Retrieval of an IV catheter fragment from the pulmonary artery 11 years after embolization. | |
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PMID: 10767267 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The use of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is occasionally complicated by intravascular fracture and central embolization of the catheter fragment. We present a patient in whom a PICC fragment was retrieved from the pulmonary artery 11 years after embolization following its incidental detection. Despite a history of IV drug abuse and mitral regurgitation, this patient remained asymptomatic and without complications. The catheter fragment was retrieved since the patient was believed to be at risk for endocarditis. This may be the longest duration reported of an embolized catheter fragment that was successfully removed. As the natural history of asymptomatic-retained central venous foreign bodies remains unclear, the decision to remove them should be individualized. In selected cases, these foreign bodies may be retrieved without complications even several years after embolization. |
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Authors:
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S Thanigaraj; A Panneerselvam; J Yanos |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Chest Volume: 117 ISSN: 0012-3692 ISO Abbreviation: Chest Publication Date: 2000 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-05-11 Completed Date: 2000-05-11 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0231335 Medline TA: Chest Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1209-11 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Cardiovascular Division, Washington University, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA. hari@cardsfellow.wustl.edu |
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Adult Angiography Catheterization, Central Venous / instrumentation* Equipment Failure Female Foreign Bodies / radiography, surgery* Humans Pulmonary Artery* Pulmonary Embolism / etiology*, radiography, surgery Time Factors Vascular Surgical Procedures* / methods |
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