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"Here, we report a case of right internal jugular triple-lumen central venous catheter fracture and subsequent embolism to the right pulmonary artery" Towheed et al (2022).
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Abstract:

Transvenous laser-assisted lead extraction is successful, with a low procedural complication rate for a wide range of indications. Here, we report a case of right internal jugular triple-lumen central venous catheter fracture and subsequent embolism to the right pulmonary artery during laser lead extraction that was successfully retrieved with a gooseneck snare. (Level of Difficulty: Advanced.).

Reference:

Towheed A, Smith A, Ghawanmeh M, Tsimploulis A, Hadadi C, Thomaides A. A Unique Case of Central Line Fracture Due to Laser Lead Extraction. JACC Case Rep. 2022 Nov 3;4(24):101633. doi: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2022.08.044. PMID: 36684034; PMCID: PMC9847237.