A foreign body in the cephalic vein

Song, Mingzhi; Wei, Maohua; Song, Ze; Li, Liang; Fan, Jifeng; Liu, Mozhen

doi:10.1097/md.0000000000011144

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“…1,2 If even a small particle contained in IV line or fluid enters the body through the patient's vessels, the patient may experience complications, such as phlebitis or pulmonary embolization, depending on the type of foreign body. [3][4][5] In this case, a foreign body was found in the PCA line connected to the main IV line. It was a long, white deposit that looked just like a worm.…”

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Fibrin Clot Mistook as a Worm in the Intravenous Line

Kim

Park

et al. 2020

Yonsei Med J

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There have been several reports of foreign bodies being discovered in the intravenous set. In this case, the patient complained that he found a worm in his intravenous line. It was later confirmed as a long, white fibrin deposit by pathologic examination. This happened even though there was a non-return valve in the intravenous line. Also, since there were few red blood cells in the deposit, it did not look like a blood clot. In cases like this, we suggest that physicians keep this possibility in mind to reassure their patients.

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Fibrin Clot Mistook as a Worm in the Intravenous Line

Kim

Park

et al. 2020

Yonsei Med J

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“… 1 Migrating foreign bodies are more common in the military or civilian setting after penetrating firearm injuries or explosions. 2 4 They can occur after work or leisure-related injuries, however. 2 3 …”

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“…Foreign body retrieval and vessel repair or ligation and excision have been reported. 1 2 3 4 If the foreign body is retrieved previously to intrathoracic migration, complications are relatively rare. 1 2 In our case, the foreign body was superficial and had not migrated, but should the access become more difficult minimally invasive endovascular techniques with special snares, loops, baskets, and other instruments have been described with favorable outcomes and minimal morbidity to the patient.…”

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“…Intravenous foreign bodies following a hand trauma are relatively uncommon with sparse reports of this condition being published in the literature. 1 2 3 4 They have been reported to migrate as far as the thoracic cavity and the heart. 1 In the present case report, we describe a case of an intravenous foreign body following hand trauma, and the treatment and potential complications are also discussed.…”

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Intravenous Foreign Body at the Hand: Case Report

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Intravenous foreign bodies following trauma to the hand are relatively uncommon with sparse reports of this condition being published in the literature. They have been reported to migrate as far as the thoracic cavity and the heart. In the following case report, we describe a case of an intravenous foreign body following hand trauma, and the treatment and potential complications are also discussed.

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“…Peripheral intravenous cannulation is a very common procedure performed in routine medical practice [ 1 ]. Catheters, cannulas, shrapnels, metallic fragments, and needles can embolize distally along the blood flow leading to lethal pulmonary embolisms in addition to infection, bleeding and thrombosis [ 2 ]. There are rare instances where broken pieces of intravenous cannulation are left inside the vein.…”

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A Foreign Body in the Cephalic Vein: Broken Piece of Intravenous Cannula

Masood¹,

Malik²,

Khan³

2021

Cureus

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Peripheral intravenous cannulation is a routine in the medical field with the rarity of complications in expert hands. However, at times, complications arise including the fracture of the cannula inside the vein, which is a rare but potentially serious complication with the possibility of pulmonary embolism. We have reported a case of a broken piece of a cannula in the cephalic vein removed with the help of a Fogarty catheter with the emphasis on preoperative imaging studies to localize it and use of a tourniquet to avoid distal migration during retrieval. There are varied reports about the conservative vs operative approaches for foreign bodies in vasculature. It should be removed in the first place where expertise allow so that the rare but potentially serious complications can be avoided.

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A foreign body in the cephalic vein

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Cited by 7 publications

References 19 publications

Fibrin Clot Mistook as a Worm in the Intravenous Line

Fibrin Clot Mistook as a Worm in the Intravenous Line

Intravenous Foreign Body at the Hand: Case Report

A Foreign Body in the Cephalic Vein: Broken Piece of Intravenous Cannula

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