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8667632

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
3
pubmed:dateCreated
1996-8-8
pubmed:abstractText
Catheter fracture represents a rare problem among non-infectious complications following the insertion of totally implantable long-term central venous access systems for the application of chemotherapeutic agents. A literature survey revealed a total incidence of catheter fractures of 0-2.1%. Imminent catheter fracture can be identified radiologically, using different degrees of catheter narrowing between the clavicle and the first rib, called pinch-off sign. Two cases of catheter fracture are described and potential causes are discussed. Recommendations to avoid the pinch-off sign with the subsequent risk of catheter fracture and migration include a more lateral and direct puncture of the subclavian vein. In case of catheter narrowing in the clavicular-first rib angle, patients should be followed carefully by chest X-rays every 4 weeks. Whenever possible, the system should be removed within 6 months following insertion.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jul
pubmed:issn
0022-4790
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
62
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
222-5
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1996
pubmed:articleTitle
Catheter fracture: a rare complication of totally implantable subclavian venous access devices.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Surgery, Division of Visceral Surgery, University of Zurich Hospital, Switzerland.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports