Retrieval of entrapped and knotted balloon-tipped catheters from the right heart.

Autor: Voci, Gerardo, Gazek, Francisco A., Burris, Alfredo O., Zatuchini, Jacob, Voci, G, Gazek, F A, Burris, A C, Zatuchni, J
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Zdroj: Annals of Internal Medicine; May80, Vol. 92 Issue 5, p638-639, 2p, 1 Black and White Photograph
Abstrakt: Reports on two instances of successful retrieval of percutaneously inserted 7 French balloon-tipped catheters during repair of atriotomy for cardiopulmonary bypass. Details of how the catheters were inserted in the atrial wall and atrium of the patients; Penalties incurred during the operation; Reason for the potential for the laceration of the large vein.
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