Bronchial erosion by an indwelling central venous catheter.

Caron, N R; Demmy, T L; Curtis, J J · Chest · 1994

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Despite improved technology, central venous catheters are associated with many complications that occur usually within 48 h of placement. We report a 42-year-old man with a rare erosion of a venous catheter (Silastic) into a bronchus 2 years after its insertion.

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