PICC line placement
Central venous catheter inserted via an arm vein under US guidance.
The information below is provided for general educational purposes only. It describes the procedure in general terms and may not apply to your specific situation. Only your interventional radiologist can provide you with personalized information adapted to your case.
What does this intervention involve?
Background
Prolonged IV chemotherapy, antibiotics, parenteral nutrition or repeated blood draws.
Procedure
US-guided arm vein puncture, catheter advanced to SVC. X-ray position verification. Duration: 20-30 minutes.
Risks
Infection, venous thrombosis, malposition, phlebitis.
Recovery
Weekly catheter maintenance. Removal when treatment complete.
Practical information
Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).
This information does not replace a medical consultation. Each procedure is adapted to the patient's individual situation. Your doctor will explain the specific details, expected benefits and potential risks during your consultation.
Doctors and centers/departments performing this intervention
4 doctors
Dr Vincent DUROUS
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay
Dr Quentin LAFERTé
Radiologue interventionnelSaint-Quentin
Dr Alexandre NéROT
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay, Chambéry
Dr Nicolas VILLARD
Radiologue interventionnelLausanne