A stuck hemodialysis central venous catheter

A growing number of hemodialysis patients are dependent upon central venous catheters (CVCs) for long-term vascular access. Although many complications of CVCs have been documented, the phenomenon of the stuck catheter is described relatively infrequently. We describe a case where attempts to remove...

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Published in:	The journal of vascular access Vol. 9; no. 4; pp. 301 - 303
Main Authors:	Field, M, Pugh, J, Asquith, J, Davies, S, Pherwani, A D
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-10-2008
Subjects:	Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Catheter-Related Infections - etiology Catheterization, Central Venous - adverse effects Catheterization, Central Venous - instrumentation Catheters, Indwelling - adverse effects Device Removal Fatal Outcome Female Humans Jugular Veins - surgery Male Middle Aged Renal Dialysis Sepsis - etiology Treatment Failure Vascular Surgical Procedures Young Adult
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Summary:	A growing number of hemodialysis patients are dependent upon central venous catheters (CVCs) for long-term vascular access. Although many complications of CVCs have been documented, the phenomenon of the stuck catheter is described relatively infrequently. We describe a case where attempts to remove the line by exploration of the jugular insertion site in theater were unsuccessful and the line was internalized. The case is then discussed with all available cases in the literature to suggest principles of managing and preventing the stuck catheter phenomenon.
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ISSN:	1129-7298 1724-6032
DOI:	10.1177/112972980800900415