Removing knotted epicutaneo-caval catheter from a neonate
Abstract:
Epicutaneo-caval catheter (ECC) has been widely used in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). ECC line Knots in intravascular is an unexpected complication and has been reported in adults mostly. Few cases reported knot formation during ECC insertion and removal in neonates. In this case, we introduced a spontaneous knot formation during the insertion of the central catheter, which was finally successfully removed.
Reference:
Shi Z, Zeng Z, Li X, Song Y. Successfully removing a knotted epicutaneo-caval catheter inserted in a neonate: A case report and literature review. J Vasc Access. 2024 Mar 27:11297298241240647. doi: 10.1177/11297298241240647. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38539062.