Rare malposition following left jugular vein catheterization: Case reports and a literature review.
Year: 2015
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: The number of patients requiring chronic hemodialysis via a tunneled cuffed catheter is increasing. The right internal jugular vein (IJV) is generally the preferred site of percutaneous insertion. In certain situations, for example, in patients with a history of multiple access failures, catheterization of the left IJV is an important option. In this report, we present two rare cases of catheter malposition after left IJV catheterization; catheter adjustments, with the help of chest radiographs, resulted in a positive outcome in both cases. These cases exemplify the difficulties associated with left IJV catheterization, of which there are few reports in the published literature.
Source: PubMed
Authors: Lin Wang, Zhangsuo Liu, Changan Wang, Dongwei Liu, Yiqiang Yuan
Institution: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
Language: English
Subfield: Emergency Medical Services
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2341165415