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Inadvertent catheter misplacement into the subclavian artery during ultrasound-guided internal jugular venous catheterization: a case report
BackgroundUltrasound-guided central venous catheterization has become a standard procedure. However, mechanical complications are still reported.
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Ultrasound localization of central vein catheter tip by contrast-enhanced transthoracic ultrasonography: a comparison study with trans-esophageal echocardiography
BackgroundTo assess the usefulness of pre-operative contrast-enhanced transthoracic echocardiography (CE-TTE) and post-operative chest-x-ray (CXR)...
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Misplacement of left ventricular vent into the aortic root during a re-do Bentall procedure: a case report
BackgroundThe left ventricular (LV) vent is commonly inserted via the right superior pulmonary vein (RSPV) and directed toward the LV cavity through...
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Image quality and related outcomes of the ShuntScope for catheter implantation in pediatric hydrocephalus—experience of 65 procedures
PurposeVentricular catheter implantation in pediatric hydrocephalus can become a highly challenging task due to abnormal anatomical configuration or...
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Enhancing tube feeding method for neurosurgery: the application of improved PICC technique
Background and purposePeripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) used in neurosurgical patients requires changes in patients' head positions....
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PICC tip dislodgement causing massive pleural effusion and atelectasis with acute respiratory failure: a case report
Peripheral intravenous central catheter (PICC) is a common tool for intravenous infusion for children who need central venous access. Although it is...
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Reducing morbidity associated with subdural drain placement after burr-hole drainage of unilateral chronic subdural hematomas: a retrospective series comparing conventional and modified Nelaton catheter techniques
PurposePlacement of a subdural drain after burr-hole drainage of chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) significantly reduces risk of its recurrence and...
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The effect of different flushing and locking techniques on catheter occlusion rates in central venous catheters: protocol for a multicentre, randomized controlled, parallel-group, open-label, superiority clinical trial
BackgroundMaintaining venous access is of great clinical importance. Running a slow continuous infusion to keep the vein open (KVO) is often used in...
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A misplacement of a ureteral stent into the abdominal aorta: a case report of a rare retrograde ureteral stenting complication
BackgroundCervical cancer is often associated with malignant ureteral obstruction and consequent hydronephrosis. Hydronephrosis caused in this way...
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Use of embolectomy catheter for lung isolation in pediatric patients undergoing lung decortication surgery: experience of ten cases
BackgroundPediatric one lung ventilation is challenging to achieve; smaller the child greater is the challenge. Challenge gets bigger due to...
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On the way to the azygos vein: a road of return rather than ruined
BackgroundThe malposition of central venous catheters (CVCs) may lead to vascular damage, perforation, and even mediastinal injury. The malposition...
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Capnography for catheter location confirmation in minimally invasive surfactant administration
ObjectivesMinimally Invasive Surfactant Treatment (MIST) is a common method for administering surfactant as a treatment for respiratory distress...
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Treatment of cerebral ventriculitis with a new self-irrigating catheter system: narrative review and case series
Cerebral ventriculitis is a life-threatening condition that requires prompt and effective pharmacological intervention. The continuous irrigation of...
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The role of routine chest radiography after implantable venous access port catheter insertion under the guide of ultrasonography and fluoroscopy
BackgroundThe objective of this study is the evaluation of routine chest radiography following the placement of Implantable venous access port...
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Reliability of intra-atrial ECG method of insertion of central venous line through right internal jugular vein when compared to formula and radiological landmark method: a prospective randomized study
BackgroundIdeal position of central venous catheter tip should be within 2 cm above and 1 cm below superior vena cava–right atrium (SVC-RA) junction....
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Impact of self-coiling catheters for continuous popliteal sciatic block on postoperative pain level and dislocation rate: a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundDislocation of catheters within the tissue is a challenge in continuous regional anesthesia. A novel self-coiling catheter design is...
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Accurate placement of parieto-occipital shunt ventricular catheter: use of craniometrics and technical note
PurposeVentriculoperitoneal shunt insertion is one of the most commonly performed procedures in neurosurgery but has a relatively high complication...
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The effect of image-guided ventricular catheter placement on shunt failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis
IntroductionCerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diversion for the treatment of hydrocephalus is one of the most common neurosurgical procedures. Over the...
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Mechanical shunt failure in hydrocephalus: a common but remediable complication with technical nuances
BackgroundA ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is a cerebral shunt that diverts excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).Obstruction in the normal outflow or...
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A rare cause of stroke: fail-implanted venous port catheter system – a case report
BackgroundWe present the case of a 75-year-old female with acute embolic cerebral infarction caused by a fail-implanted venous port catheter system...
