REMOVAL OF AN INFECTED RIGHT ATRIAL MASS IN A PATIENT WITH SICKLE-CELL DISEASE

Authors
SPOTNITZ WD DENT JM MINTZ PD ERICKSON NL FECHNER RE GROH MA
Citation
Wd. Spotnitz et al., REMOVAL OF AN INFECTED RIGHT ATRIAL MASS IN A PATIENT WITH SICKLE-CELL DISEASE, The Annals of thoracic surgery, 58(6), 1994, pp. 1762-1764
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
The Annals of thoracic surgery → ACNP
ISSN journal
00034975
Volume
58
Issue
6
Year of publication
1994
Pages
1762 - 1764
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(1994)58:6<1762:ROAIRA>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
The use of indwelling central catheters for hyperalimentation, chemoth erapy, and long-term venous access is increasing. We report the succes sful removal of an infected right atrial mass associated with the use of a central catheter in an adult with sickle cell disease. The clinic al options for the treatment of infected atrial thrombus as well as th e challenge of performing cardiopulmonary bypass in patients with sick le cell disease are briefly discussed.