The chest tube is presented as a device for the tunneling of central venous catheters. It offers several advantages over currently recommended tunneling devices. It is readily available in multiple sizes to accommodate different diameter catheters, produces lengthy atraumatic tunnels, and can be bent into various shapes to facilitate passage through the subcutaneous tissues. (Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition11:326-327, 1987)
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