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Title: Percutaneous fluoroscopic removal of a knotted Swan-Ganz catheter in a patient with a persistent left-sided superior vena cava.
Austin Authors: Ranatunga, D G;Richardson, M G;Brooks, Duncan Mark 
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
Issue Date: 1-Apr-2007
Publication information: Australasian Radiology; 51(2): 182-5
Abstract: Knotting of intravascular catheters is an uncommon but a well-recognized occurrence. The Swan-Ganz catheter (SGC) is the one that knots most commonly. A case of a knotted SGC is described in a patient with a persistent left-sided superior vena cava, and we propose that the presence of a left-sided superior vena cava is a risk factor for knot formation not previously reported. We review the published work on the risk factors for knot formation and on the techniques used to remove knotted SGC. We describe a technique using a gooseneck snare and Omni Flush catheter (Angiodynamics, Queensbury, NY, USA) to loosen and untie a knotted SGC.
Gov't Doc #: 17419868
URI: https://ahro.austin.org.au/austinjspui/handle/1/10352
DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1673.2007.01696.x
Journal: Australasian radiology
URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17419868
Type: Journal Article
Subjects: Adult
Catheterization, Swan-Ganz.adverse effects
Device Removal
Female
Foreign Bodies.radiography.therapy
Humans
Vena Cava, Superior.abnormalities.radiography
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