Microstructural evaluation by confocal and electron microscopy in thrombi developed in central venous catheters.

Objective: Evaluating thrombi microstructure developed in central venous catheters using confocal and electron microscopy.

Method: An experimental, descriptive study carrying out a microstructural evaluation of venous thrombi developed in central venous catheters using Scanning Electron Microscopy and Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy.

Results: A total of 78 venous catheters were collected over a period of three months.