Retrieval of embolized intracardiac peripherally inserted central catheter line: Novel percutaneous technique by utilizing a flexible biopsy forceps

Retrieval of embolized intracardiac peripherally inserted central catheter line: Novel percutaneous technique by utilizing a flexible biopsy forceps

Peripheral catheter embolization to the heart is common but infrequently reported. In view of the hazardous complications of thrombosis, embolism, infection, arrhythmia and even death, percutaneous retrieval of such foreign bodies is usually attempted. Previously reported percutaneous technique of r...

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Main Authors: Arindam Pande, Achyut Sarkar, Imran Ahmed, Shailesh K Patil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Heart Views
Subjects:
Flexible biopsy forceps
intracardiac foreign body
percutaneous retrieval
peripherally inserted central catheter embolization
Online Access:http://www.heartviews.org/article.asp?issn=1995-705X;year=2015;volume=16;issue=4;spage=154;epage=157;aulast=Pande

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