Balloon Dilatation: A Helpful Technique for Removal of a Stuck Dialysis Line

Journal Article · Sat Dec 15 00:00:00 EST 2012 · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S00270-012-0365-5· OSTI ID:22092049

Farooq, Ammad; Jones, Vaughan; Agarwal, Sanjay ^[1]

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1. Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Department of Radiology (United Kingdom)

We describe a useful technique for the removal of an irretrievable/stuck long-term intravenous catheter. The alternative would have meant removing it surgically or snaring it in a case of extremely difficult venous access. The process we used was effective in this particular case.

• OSTI ID: 22092049
• Journal Information: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Vol. 35, Issue 6; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2012 Springer Science+Business Media New York and the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE); Article Copyright (c) 2012 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC and the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE); Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0174-1551
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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