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Semin intervent Radiol 2015; 32(02): 067-077
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1549371
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Management of Dysfunctional Catheters and Tubes Inserted by Interventional Radiology

Steven Y. Huang
1   Department of Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
,
Bjorn I. Engstrom
2   Division of Interventional Radiology, Consulting Radiologists LTD, Minneapolis, Minnesota
,
Matthew P. Lungren
3   Department of Radiology, Stanford University Medical Center, Palo Alto, California
,
Charles Y. Kim
4   Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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28 May 2015 (online)

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Abstract

Minimally invasive percutaneous interventions are often used for enteral nutrition, biliary and urinary diversion, intra-abdominal fluid collection drainage, and central venous access. In most cases, radiologic and endoscopic placement of catheters and tubes has replaced the comparable surgical alternative. As experience with catheters and tubes grows, it becomes increasingly evident that the interventional radiologist needs to be an expert not only on device placement but also on device management. Tube dysfunction represents the most common complication requiring repeat intervention, which can be distressing for patients and other health care professionals. This manuscript addresses the etiologies and solutions to leaking and obstructed feeding tubes, percutaneous biliary drains, percutaneous catheter nephrostomies, and drainage catheters, including abscess drains. In addition, we will address the obstructed central venous catheter.

Keywords

catheter dysfunction - tube obstruction - interventional radiology - complications
 

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