Percutaneous removal of a precariously placed pericardial peripherally inserted central catheter.

Percutaneous removal of a precariously placed pericardial peripherally inserted central catheter. J Vasc Access. 2019 Apr 08;:1129729819838141 Authors: Tyner T, McNaught N, Shall MB, Lessne ML Abstract Peripherally inserted central catheters provide access to the central chest veins and allow administration of long-term antibiotics, chemotherapy, blood products, fluids, and parenteral nutrition. Peripherally inserted central catheters provide an essential function and are routinely placed safely, but are not without risks. This case describes an unusual complication of peripherally inserted central catheter perforation into the pericardial space with subsequent successful percutaneous removal. PMID: 30958089 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Journal of Vascular Access - Category: Surgery Tags: J Vasc Access Source Type: research