Presentation
Malfunction of a Groshong catheter in a patient on long-term TPN
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Groshong catheter exchange
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Successful and uncomplicated catheter gram which failed to demonstrate a fibrin sheath involving the distal portion of the Groshong catheter.
Case Discussion
A Groshong line is a type of central venous access that is useful in cases that require long-term IV therapy such as TPN in this patient or chemotherapy.