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The double J–spring guide wire and its hazards. Partially retained double J–wire: a complication during central venous catheterization
Author(s) -
Schou H.
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
acta anaesthesiologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.738
H-Index - 107
eISSN - 1399-6576
pISSN - 0001-5172
DOI - 10.1111/j.1399-6576.1988.tb02707.x
Subject(s) - medicine , spring (device) , complication , cardiac catheterization , surgery , mechanical engineering , engineering
A case is presented in which the outer part of a double J–spring guide wire was retained in the patient because of separation of the two parts. Warning against the use of this kind of wire is given.