Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter (PICC) Line Use for Conjoined Twins: Single-Center Experience

Abstract: Purpose This article assesses the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in conjoined twins. Material and Methods A retrospective chart review of all consecutive conjoined twins who had PICC placement at a tertiary center. Seventeen conjoined twins (12 females; 71%) had 25 PICC insertions. The average age of patients at PICC insertion was 15.9 ± 19.3 months. The most common type of twin was thoraco-omphalopagus (5 patients; 29%). The most common access was the brachial vein (N = 10, 40%). Thirteen procedures (52%) were performed before separation. Results Seven long-term minor complications were identified (28%). The most common complication was malpositioning (8%). Average dwell time was 122 days while the average fluoroscopy time was 2 minutes and 3 seconds. Conclusion Image-guided PICC placement in conjoined twins is safe and feasible. It provides excellent durable vascular access.

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• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter (PICC) Line Use for Conjoined Twins: Single-Center Experience ; day:23 ; month:06 ; year:2024 ; The Arab journal of interventional radiology ; (23.06.2024)

Contributors, Places and Time

• Contributor: Elzahrani, Mohamed ; Zahrani, Yousof Al ; Alqarni, Alwaleed ; Alothri, Meshal ; Moaiqel, Mohammed Al ; Alotaibi, Mohammed ; Alzahrani, Amin ; Almulhim, Abdulaziz

Further information

• DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1787786
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2408081138503.631396756398
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.