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Percutaneous transcatheter retrieval achieves ~92% success in removing embolized central venous catheter fragments.
Observational (n=13)
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Percutaneous transcatheter retrieval is a highly successful method for removing various types of embolized central venous catheter fragments.
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Supports feasibility in select cases; leaves open need for prospective data before changing practice.
In total, 13 patients, from April 1992 to November 2002 at this institution, had embolization caused by central venous catheter fragments including 4 peripherally-inserted central catheters (PICCs), 1 Hickman catheter, 1 Swan-Ganz catheter, and 7 port-A catheters. These dislodged fragments were percutaneously retrieved successfully in 12 patients. As each type of the central venous catheter has its distinct properties, the locations of embolization, detection, and retrieval methods differed.
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Yen et al. (2006) conducted an observational in Embolization caused by central venous catheter fragments (n=13). Percutaneous transcatheter retrieval was evaluated on Successful percutaneous retrieval. Percutaneous transcatheter retrieval was successful in 12 of 13 patients with embolization caused by various central venous catheter fragments.
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