| Procedure | Organ / Body Part | Common Indications |
|---|---|---|
| Gastrostomy Catheter (PEG/PRG) | Stomach | Enteral feeding in head/neck cancers, neuro disorders |
| Nephrostomy Catheter | Kidney collecting system | Obstructed uropathy, stone disease, tumor |
| Cholecystostomy Catheter | Gallbladder | Acute cholecystitis (high-risk surgical patients) |
| Abscess Drainage Catheter | Intra-abdominal abscesses | Infection control, drainage |
| Biliary Drainage Catheter (PTBD) | Bile ducts | Malignant or benign biliary obstruction, jaundice |
| Biliary Stent Catheter (via IR) | Bile ducts | Biliary obstruction (temporary/bridge to stent) |
| Procedure | Organ / Body Part | Common Indications |
|---|---|---|
| Pleural Catheter (PleurX) Insertion | Pleural cavity | Malignant pleural effusion, recurrent effusions |
| Chest Drain Catheter (pigtail) | Pleural space | Pneumothorax, empyema, effusion |
| Central Venous Catheter (CVC) Insertion | Subclavian, internal jugular, brachiocephalic veins | Long-term IV access, medications, nutrition |
| Tunneled Dialysis Catheter (Permcath) | Jugular/subclavian vein to SVC | Hemodialysis |
| Port-a-Cath / Chemoport Insertion | Central veins (chest wall port) | Chemotherapy, long-term infusion |
| Procedure | Organ / Body Part | Common Indications |
|---|---|---|
| Peripheral Abscess Drain Catheter | Limb soft tissues | Post-traumatic/osteomyelitis abscess drainage |
| Procedure | Organ / Body Part | Common Indications |
|---|---|---|
| Suprapubic Catheter Insertion | Urinary bladder | Urinary retention, obstruction |
| Vesical Catheter Drainage (via IR) | Bladder | Post-trauma, obstruction, tumor |
| Procedure | Organ / Body Part | Common Indications |
|---|---|---|
| PICC Line (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) | Peripheral vein to SVC | Long-term antibiotics, TPN, chemo |
| Hickman / Tunneled Catheter | Central veins | Long-term chemotherapy, TPN |
| Dialysis Catheter (temporary) | Femoral or jugular vein | Short-term dialysis |
| IVC Catheterization | Inferior vena cava | Filter placement, venography, thrombolysis |
| Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis Catheter | Any major vein | DVT, PE management |
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