Spontaneous separation and migration of a metal splice segment of a repaired Hickman catheter

JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 1993 May-Jun;17(3):287-8. doi: 10.1177/0148607193017003287.

Abstract

Repairs to the external silicone central venous catheter segment are done to correct mechanical defects caused by natural wear and tear or traumatic catheter injury. The ability to repair a damaged catheter obviates the need for surgical replacement. Complications specific to repaired Hickman catheters have not been reported. We report a case in which the metal piece separated from the replacement segment of a Hickman catheter. This metal piece lodged 1 cm from the catheter entrance to the anterior chest and caused incomplete catheter occlusion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects*
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / instrumentation*
  • Catheters, Indwelling / adverse effects
  • Equipment Failure
  • Female
  • Foreign-Body Migration / complications*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Parenteral Nutrition, Home / adverse effects*
  • Parenteral Nutrition, Home / instrumentation*