The Vanishing Veins: Difficult Venous Access in a Patient Requiring Translumbar, Transhepatic, and Transcollateral Central Catheter Insertion
- Author:
Yazmin Yaacob
;
Rozman Zakaria
;
Zahiah Mohammad
;
Ahmad Razali MD Ralib
;
Ahmad Sobri Muda
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
central nervous system neoplasms, child, oncology, recurrence, rhabdoid tumour, teratoma
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
2011;18(4):98-102
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Central venous catheter placement is indicated in patients requiring long-term therapy. With repeated venous catheterisations, conventional venous access sites can be exhausted. This case illustrates the expanding role of radiology in managing difficult venous access. We present a case of translumbar, transhepatic, and transcollateral placement of central catheter in a woman with a difficult venous access problem who required lifelong parenteral nutrition secondary to short bowel syndrome. This case highlights the technical aspects of interventional radiology in vascular access management.
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