Direct right atrial catheter insertion with video-assisted thoracic surgery.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Chronic gastrointestinal disorders may require support with long-term total parenteral nutrition via a central venous catheter. Central venous access may be problematic because of infection or thrombosis of previous catheters. We report a case where video-assisted thoracic surgical catheter insertion directly into the right atrium provided a successful and safe method of long-term central venous access for parenteral nutrition.
Medical subject headings
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Parenteral Nutrition, Total
- Thoracic Surgery
- Thoracoscopy
- Video Recording