[Post-catheterization thrombosis]

The problems of central venous catheters is discussed, first of all from the point of view the risk of postcannulation thrombosis. Thrombosis was found at the autopsy in 7 (resp. 13%) patients where pulmonary embolism was the cause of death or basic complications. By two of them no other major thrombosis was found. The main diagnosis, duration of central cannulation, other disease prevention and other problems of the cannulation are discussed.