Placement of an implantable percutaneous permanent triple-lumen catheter

A new technique has been described for the placement of an implantable percutaneous triple-lumen catheter. This procedure eliminates the need for a large bore introducer. It also provides a mechanism to change these catheters over a wire if necessary. This cannot be accomplished with the Hickman or Broviac catheters. The three lumens allow multiple, simultaneous intravenous therapies to be administered in the long-term inpatient, as well as the outpatient.