A surgical technique that allows reuse of an existing venotomy site for multiple central venous catheterizations
During long-term use, central venous catheters are damaged or inadvertently displaced, and replacement is required. The authors developed a technique that allows multiple recatheterizations through an existing venotomy site. The technique is very advantageous for patients who need long-term central...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Journal of pediatric surgery 1996-07, Vol.31 (7), p.939-940 |
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Zusammenfassung: | During long-term use, central venous catheters are damaged or inadvertently displaced, and replacement is required. The authors developed a technique that allows multiple recatheterizations through an existing venotomy site. The technique is very advantageous for patients who need long-term central venous access. |
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ISSN: | 0022-3468 1531-5037 |
DOI: | 10.1016/S0022-3468(96)90416-9 |