Removal of a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Remnant using Cardiac Catheterization in Preterm Infant.
- Author:
Shin Yun BYUN
1
;
Byong Sop LEE
;
Ji Young CHANG
;
Won Kyoung JHANG
;
Ai Rhan E KIM
;
Jae Kon KO
;
Ki Soo KIM
;
Soo Young PI
Author Information
1. Departments of Pediatrics, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. arkim@amc.seoul.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC);
Fracture;
Remnant;
Cardiac catheterization
- MeSH:
Arrhythmias, Cardiac;
Cardiac Catheterization*;
Cardiac Catheters*;
Catheters*;
Humans;
Infant, Newborn;
Infant, Premature*;
Phlebitis;
Thrombosis
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Neonatology
2007;14(2):221-225
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is used frequently in preterm infants. The known complications associated with the PICC include infection, thrombosis, extravasation, phlebitis, leakage of insertion site, fracture, accidental removal, occlusion of the PICC, and arrhythmia. We herein report a case of a spontaneously fractured PICC remnant that was successfully removed by cardiac catheterization.
