A technique for the exchange of tunneled polymeric silicone catheters and implantable infusion ports

Tunneled polymeric silicone catheters and implantable infusion ports are used with increasing frequency. Complications may occur with catheter placement or ongoing use. A new technique is described that minimizes the risks associated with catheter reinsertion in patients with tunneled polymeric sili...

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Published in:The American journal of surgery 1995-06, Vol.169 (6), p.631-633
Main Authors: Lowell, Jeffrey A., Shikora, Scott A., Bothe, Albert
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Catheterization, Central Venous - instrumentation
Catheterization, Central Venous - methods
Catheters
Catheters, Indwelling
Child
Complications
Humans
Medical instruments
Medical sciences
Prostheses and Implants
Risk reduction
Silicone Elastomers
Silicones
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Technology. Biomaterials. Equipments
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Summary:Tunneled polymeric silicone catheters and implantable infusion ports are used with increasing frequency. Complications may occur with catheter placement or ongoing use. A new technique is described that minimizes the risks associated with catheter reinsertion in patients with tunneled polymeric silicone catheters that are either malfunctioning or mispositioned. This procedure allows for the exchange of these catheters without incurring the risk of a new venipuncture.
ISSN:0002-9610
1879-1883
DOI:10.1016/S0002-9610(99)80237-2