Abstract
Purpose: To describe a combined procedure of repositioning and leaving in situ a central venous catheter followed by immediate percutaneous treatment of associated superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS).
Methods: Eight patients are presented who have central venous catheter-associated SVCS (n=6 Hickman catheters, n=2 Port-a-cath) caused by central vein stenosis (n=4) or concomitant thrombosis (n=4). With the use of a vascular snare introduced via the transcubital or transjugular approach, the tip of the central venous catheter could be engaged, and repositioned after deployment of a stent in the innominate or superior vena cava.
Results: In all patients it was technically feasible to reposition the central venous catheter and treat the SVCS at the same time. In one patient flipping of the Hickman catheter in its original position provoked dislocation of the released Palmaz stent, which could be positioned in the right common iliac vein.
Conclusion: Repositioning of a central venous catheter just before and after stent deployment in SVCS is technically feasible and a better alternative than preprocedural removal of the vascular access.
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Stockx, L., Raat, H., Donck, J. et al. Repositioning and leaving in situ the central venous catheter during percutaneous treatment of associated superior vena cava syndrome: A report of eight cases. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 22, 224–226 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002709900371
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