Rare case of calcified fibrin sheath causing central venous occlusion, mimicking a retained catheter fragment

Rare case of calcified fibrin sheath causing central venous occlusion, mimicking a retained catheter fragment

Abstract Background Long-term placements of central venous catheters (CVCs) are known to cause various complications, among which include fibrin sheath formation, causing catheter dysfunction, infection and thrombosis. Post-catheter removal, these sheaths may sometimes be retained in the vein; howev...

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Main Authors: Sze Yuen Lee, Yamunadevi Arunasalam, Sri Idayu Mohamad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-01-01
Series:The Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
Subjects:
Central venous obstruction
Fibrin sheath
Vascular calcification
Renal dialysis
Central venous catheters
Thrombosis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43055-023-00959-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s43055-023-00959-5

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