Peripherally inserted central venous catheter fracture and embolization to the lung

Eric H. Kossoff; Michael P. Poirier

doi:10.1097/00006565-199812000-00006

Peripherally inserted central venous catheter fracture and embolization to the lung

Eric H. Kossoff, Michael P. Poirier

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Abstract

We report an adolescent patient with a peripherally inserted central venous catheter fracture and subsequent migration of the catheter fragment through the heart and into the lower lobe of the right lung. Physical findings were unremarkable for indications of this pulmonary embolization. With the increasing use of such devices for prolonged venous access, the practicing pediatric emergency physician should be aware of this potential complication.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	403-405
Number of pages	3
Journal	Pediatric emergency care
Volume	14
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/00006565-199812000-00006
State	Published - Dec 1998
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Embolization
Fracture
Peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Emergency Medicine

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