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We present the case of a patient with infection of a retained catheter-related fibrin sheath, a rarely described form of CRBSI, who was successfully treated with percutaneous vacuum-assisted thrombectomy” Choi et al (2018).

Abstract:

Central venous catheters (CVCs) have become commonplace in modern clinical practice. Despite their myriad benefits, they are associated with a host of complications, of which thrombosis (2–26%) and infection (5–26%) are the most common [1]. Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) are well-studied, and have high rates of morbidity and mortality which pose a significant burden to health systems. We present the case of a patient with infection of a retained catheter-related fibrin sheath, a rarely described form of CRBSI, who was successfully treated with percutaneous vacuum-assisted thrombectomy.

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Reference:

Choi, E.Y., Taveras, Y.M., Cynamon, J., Adamczyk, J. and Taub, C.C. (2018) Fibrin sheath infections can be safely and successfully treated with percutaneous vacuum-assisted thrombectomy. The Journal of Hospital Infection. October 11th. [epub ahead of print].

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2018.10.003