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The malfunctioning silastic catheter--radiologic assessment and treatment. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 1986;10(1):70-3

Date

01/01/1986

Pubmed ID

3080627

DOI

10.1177/014860718601000170

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-0022643571 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   28 Citations

Abstract

Occlusion of silastic catheters is attributed to several documented causes. One factor not yet adequately documented is fibrin sleeve formation. In this instance, the catheter functions for infusion purposes, but blood withdrawal is no longer feasible. This is a troublesome occurrence when encountered in the clinical setting. This report reviews the assessment of fibrin sleeve formation, the use of catheter phlebography and treatment with low-dose streptokinase. Seventeen instances of the inability to aspirate blood from silastic catheters are evaluated with restoration of full catheter function in all cases after streptokinase administration.

Author List

Schneider TC, Krzywda E, Andris D, Quebbeman EJ

Author

Edward J. Quebbeman MD Emeritus Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

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Catheterization
Equipment Failure
Female
Fibrin
Humans
Parenteral Nutrition, Total
Phlebography
Silicone Elastomers
Streptokinase