Fracture of J-tipped guidewire during central venous catheterization and its successful removal under fluoroscopic guidance -A case report-
Central venous catheterization by Seldinger's technique uses a guidewire which may cause complications such as kinking, knotting and fracture. Fractured guidewire may lead to severe outcomes such as embolization, and removal of it may also cause problems such as vessel damage. We experienced a...
| Main Authors: | , , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Korean Society of Anesthesiologists
2012-11-01
|
| Series: | Korean Journal of Anesthesiology |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | http://ekja.org/upload/pdf/kjae-63-457.pdf |