Tunnelled venous catheters are a well-established method of long-term venous access for total parental nutrition, chemotherapy and antimicrobial treatment. Removal of these catheters is a simple procedure; however, there are some significant risks.
Methods
We report a case in which a serious complication occurred. A simple technique for the safe removal of long-term venous catheters is described.
Conclusion
A direct surgical removal is now generally favoured for safe line removal. However, this still carries the same complications and care must be taken in the technique.
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