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Fatal Case of Hydrophilic Polymer Emboli by Amy Rapkiewicz; Brian Hood; Kenneth Hutchins is a Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology article available to read on EtoBox.
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## Abstract Hydrophilic polymers are used to coat catheters and other intravascular devices. In general, these polymers have many salutary properties; however, in some instances, fragmentation of hydrophilic polymers coating intravascular devices can occur with fatal consequences. This report details the histopathologic changes in the lung seen following polymer fragmentation and embolization from a central venous catheter. Polymer emboli detected microscopically are intravascular and consist of basophilic, lamellated, and nonrefractile elements. Typically, an inflammatory response is present to a variable degree. Embolization can result in severe tissue injury with ischemia and infarction.
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It is typically read by researchers, students, and practitioners in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology.
- Author
- Amy Rapkiewicz; Brian Hood; Kenneth Hutchins
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2015
- Language
- EN
- Field
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (Life Sciences)