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Difficulty in removing a percutaneous central venous catheter inserted from a peripheral vein
T Morimoto1, R Hosoya, H Matsufuji
1Department of Pediatrics, St Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.
Acta Paediatrica Japonica : Overseas Edition
|August 1, 1993
Summary
Difficulties removing central venous catheters in acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) patients were observed. One required surgery, while urokinase infusion successfully removed the catheter in the other, offering a less invasive approach.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Vascular Access Management
Background:
- Central venous catheters (CVCs) are essential for treating acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL).
- Peripheral insertion of CVCs can sometimes lead to removal complications.