Mechanical Complication with Broviac Repair Kit in a 4-Year-Old Boy with MEN 2a
Joint Authors
Haecker, Frank-Martin
Sesia, Sergio B.
Mayr, Johannes
Source
International Journal of Pediatrics
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-06-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Mechanical complications in the use of indwelling central venous catheters (CVCs) such as the Broviac catheter (BC) include kinking, occlusion, dislocation or leaking.
We report on a mechanical complication after using a repair kit for the BC.
Method.
A 4-year old boy, suffering from multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2a (MEN 2a), intestinal aganglionosis (Hirschsprung's disease), and short bowel syndrome, required a BC for home parenteral nutrition.
Result.
Due to recurrent leakage of the BC, 5 subsequent repairs were necessary within seven months.
During one repair a metallic tube belonging to the repair kit was found to have migrated proximally to the skin entrance level within the BC and requiring surgical removal.
Conclusion.
To our knowledge, this is the first report focusing on such a serious complication using a BC and its repair kit.
The proximal migration of this metallic tube constitutes a distinct theoretical risk of endothoracic foreign body embolization.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sesia, Sergio B.& Haecker, Frank-Martin& Mayr, Johannes. 2009. Mechanical Complication with Broviac Repair Kit in a 4-Year-Old Boy with MEN 2a. International Journal of Pediatrics،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sesia, Sergio B.…[et al.]. Mechanical Complication with Broviac Repair Kit in a 4-Year-Old Boy with MEN 2a. International Journal of Pediatrics No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Sesia, Sergio B.& Haecker, Frank-Martin& Mayr, Johannes. Mechanical Complication with Broviac Repair Kit in a 4-Year-Old Boy with MEN 2a. International Journal of Pediatrics. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-3.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-491111