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KMID : 0384620060170030167
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Korean Journal of Medical Physics
2006 Volume.17 No. 3 p.167 ~ p.172
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Findings of an Intravenous Catheter Fragment in the Vein Using the 3D Image Reformations of MDCT
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Kwon Dae-Chul
Yang Sung-Hwan
Yoo Byung-Gu
Kim Jeong-Koo
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Abstract
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Catheter fragment and embolism are both potentially serious complications associated with the use of an intravenous (IV) catheter for contrast media bolus injection, and may be followed by serious or lethal sequelae. Though catheter fragment is a rare complication of IV catheter insertion, especially in peripheral veins, CT can be used to detect residual fragment. This study demonstrates the utility of MDCT to localize a small, subtle peripheral venous catheter, which can be easily reformatted of MDCT reformations. Various 3D techniques such as MPR and MIP, volume rendering, and shaded-surface displays are currently available for reconstructing MDCT data. Advances in MDCT technology contribute substantially to the detection and accurate localization of smaller IV catheter fragment.
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KEYWORD
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3D reformations, Intravenous catheter, Computed tomography
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