Title
Percutaneous Retrieval of Fractured Intravascular Catheters in Premature Infants
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-7-2020
Publication Title
Journal of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Volume
13
Issue
3
First page number:
413
Last page number:
417
Abstract
BACKGROUND:Premature infants often require long-term indwelling intravascular catheters. Occasionally, catheters fracture and migrate into cardiovascular structures, risking perforation, infection, thrombosis, and interference with cardiac and valve function. This case series describes our experience with percutaneous retrieval of broken intravascular catheters. METHODS:A gooseneck micro-snare was used to retrieve fractured catheters in four premature infants, weighing between 840 and 1930 grams. RESULTS:All procedures were successful without complications. CONCLUSIONS:Gooseneck-snare retrieval of broken indwelling intravascular catheters can be performed safely and successfully in premature infants even those that weigh less than 1000 grams.
Keywords
Fractured Catheters; Premature Infants; Snare Retrieval
Disciplines
Pediatrics
Language
English
Repository Citation
Rothman, A.,
Jaiswal, V. R.,
Evans, W. N.,
Restrepo, H.,
Galindo, A. J.
(2020).
Percutaneous Retrieval of Fractured Intravascular Catheters in Premature Infants.
Journal of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 13(3),
413-417.
http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/NPM-180159