Percutaneous Insertion of a Permanent Hyperalimentation Catheter

Abstract

• Patients with granulomatous enteritis or short-gut syndrome and those having long-term intravenous chemotherapy or bone marrow transplants may require hyperalimentation at home. A technique for percutaneous insertion of a permanent hyperalimentation catheter has provided satisfactory results and has reduced patient discomfort. Operator time is reduced and complications have been few to date. (Arch Surg 1982;117:976-977)