Malposition of a central venous catheter into the right internal mammary vein: review of complications of catheter misplacement

Vasc Endovascular Surg. 2012 Feb;46(2):187-9. doi: 10.1177/1538574411433288. Epub 2012 Feb 5.

Abstract

Central venous catheters are commonly utilized to gain vascular access for varied clinical indications. Successful catheter placement requires not only technical expertise but also awareness of the potential complications. In this article, we report a malposition of a central venous catheter in a hemodialysis patient. We review the complications of this catheter misplacement, as well as complications resulting from other central venous catheter malpositions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects*
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / instrumentation
  • Catheters, Indwelling / adverse effects*
  • Device Removal
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography, Interventional
  • Renal Dialysis*
  • Thorax / blood supply*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Veins