McRaven D R, Funk D C, Luchi R J
South Med J. 1978 Dec;71(12):1573-5. doi: 10.1097/00007611-197812000-00036.
We have reported an instance of fracture of a temporary bipolar electrode catheter with embolization of the distal fragment to the lung. The patient had no untoward effects for 45 days before death. Autopsy revealed no thrombosis proximal or distal to the catheter fragment. The inability of the catheter to withstand the stress of usage questions the efficacy of its design. Careful inspection of the catheter before its use might have prevented this complication.
我们报告了一例临时双极电极导管骨折，远端碎片栓塞至肺部的病例。患者在死亡前45天没有出现不良影响。尸检显示导管碎片近端或远端均无血栓形成。导管无法承受使用时的压力，这对其设计的有效性提出了质疑。在使用导管前仔细检查可能会预防这种并发症。
