Case review and imaging: Treatment of central venous catheter associated fibrin sheath and chronic thrombus with the ClotTriever system

Case review and imaging: Treatment of central venous catheter associated fibrin sheath and chronic thrombus with the ClotTriever system

Fibrin sheath formation is a leading culprit of central venous catheter malfunction. The complete removal of fibrin sheaths is an essential component of maintaining catheter patency, preventing future restenosis, and decreasing the risk of bloodborne infections. Treatment of fibrin sheaths includes...

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Main Authors: Kamil Tomaszek, RN, BSN, Feraz Rahman, MD, MS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-02-01
Series:Radiology Case Reports
Subjects:
Fibrin sheath
Central venous catheterization
Catheter obstruction
Dialysis catheter malfunction
Superior vena cava syndrome
ClotTriever System
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043323008051

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