Intussusception of the catheter sheath: a nonemergency.

作者信息

Levchuck S, Luks G, Eshaghpour E, Anisman P, Marks L, Robinson B

机构信息

Department of Pediatrics, Temple University School of Medicine, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA 19134-1095, USA.

出版信息

Pediatr Cardiol. 1995 Mar-Apr;16(2):85-6. doi: 10.1007/BF00796825.

DOI:10.1007/BF00796825

PMID:7784242

Abstract

Percutaneous balloon dilatation angioplasty is a common therapeutic modality in patients with congenital heart disease. We report three cases of the catheter sheath telescoping into the hub of the sheath after removal of the balloon catheter. Although initially it appeared as though the sheath was torn, in actuality it was intact. We report this problem so others can avoid needless searching and concern for the "missing" catheter tip.

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