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Retained central venous catheter fragment in a patient – Full Text

"Mechanical issues, including fracture, are common complications of CVCs. Specifically, retained CVC fragments after attempted removal have been described in the literature in pediatric patients with prolonged use of CVCs, with incidence ranging from 0.3% to 2%." Sierra Velez et al (2024).

"Mechanical issues, including fracture, are common complications of CVCs. Specifically, retained CVC fragments after attempted removal have been described in the literature in pediatric patients with prolonged use of CVCs, with incidence ranging from 0.3% to 2%." Sierra Velez et al (2024).

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Retained central venous catheter fragment in a patient

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“The chest radiograph obtained (Figure 1) noted the new left IJ CVC but also a large retained fragment of the prior right IJ CVC. The retained CVC fragment was then removed by an interventional radiologist by snare via the right common femoral vein access. There were no complications. Mechanical issues, including fracture, are common complications of CVCs. Specifically, retained CVC fragments after attempted removal have been described in the literature in pediatric patients with prolonged use of CVCs, with incidence ranging from 0.3% to 2%.”

Reference:

Sierra Velez D, McClelland J, Padua HM, Jaksic T, Duggan CP, Carey AN. Always check the film: Retained central venous catheter fragment in a patient with intestinal failure. JPGN Rep. 2024 May 29;5(3):419-420. doi: 10.1002/jpr3.12086. PMID: 39149203; PMCID: PMC11322037.

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