Hickman catheter embolism in a child during stem cell transplantation.
Publication/Presentation Date
3-1-2003
Abstract
The majority of stem cell recipients rely on indwelling central venous catheters situated in superior vena cava or right atrium. Semi-permanent tunneled silicone rubber Hickman catheters are widely used to provide durable central venous access for patients undergoing stem cell transplantation. A case of 5 years old child with diagnosis of severe aplastic anemia is reported. The patient received peripheral blood stem cells (PBSC) and had successful engraftment with complete hematological recovery. He had Hickman catheter embolism in the pulmonary circulation following unsuccessful attempt to remove the line. The catheter was successfully removed by midsternostomy operation. The child is normal with sustained remission on day +218 post stem cell transplant.
Volume
13
Issue
3
First Page
168
Last Page
169
ISSN
1022-386X
Published In/Presented At
Ahmed, P., Khan, B., Ullah, K., Ahmed, W., Hussain, I., Khan, A. A., & Anwar, M. (2003). Hickman catheter embolism in a child during stem cell transplantation. Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, 13(3), 168–169.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
12689540
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article