Inferior XXXX Related to @entity2332 Catheter: Report of 20 Consecutive Cases.

@entity1 @entity715 @entity2332 @entity1151
BACKGROUND: Temperature management using endovascular catheters is an established therapy in neurointensive care. Nonetheless, several case series have reported a high rate of @entity715 related to the use of endovascular @entity2332 catheters. METHODS: As a result of a @entity1151 that developed in a @entity1 after removing an inferior vena cava @entity2332 catheter, we designed a clinical protocol for managing and removing these devices. First, an invasive cavography was performed before the removal of the catheter. If there was a @entity715 , a cava vein filter was inserted through jugular access. After that, the catheter was removed. RESULTS: The venography found inferior vena cava thrombi in 18 of 20 consecutive @entity1 . A concomitant ultrasonography study showed vena cava @entity715 in only three @entity1 . A vena cava filter was inserted in all @entity1 where thrombi were found, without any significant complication. Anticoagulation was started in all @entity1 . No symptomatic @entity1151 was diagnosed until the time of discharge. CONCLUSIONS: The frequency of @entity715 related to temperature management catheters is extremely high (90  %). Furthermore, ultrasonography has a very low sensibility to detect cava vein @entity715 (16.7  %). The real meaning of our findings is unknown, but other temperature control systems could be a safer option. More studies are needed to confirm our findings.
