A rare malposition of the thoracic venous catheter introduced via the left internal jugular vein
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چکیده
A rare malposition of central venous catheter in the left superior intercostal vein is described. The diagnostic features and the possible ways to prevent this complication are discussed.
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A Rare Central Venous Catheter Malposition: A Case Report
INTRODUCTION Central venous catheter placement is a routine procedure for the management of critically ill patients; however, it is important to ensure its proper placement. A central venous catheter malposition may cause various complications, some of which can be fatal. CASE PRESENTATION We report an unexpected malposition of a catheter in the left internal jugular vein, where it entered in...
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