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Inadvertent Central Venous Catheter Placement in the Vertebral Vein: A Case Report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Central venous catheter (CVC) placement is a common procedure in the hospital setting, with large numbers of patients undergoing central venous catheterisation every year worldwide. Central venous catheterisation is recommended to be done under real-time ultrasound guidance to decrease procedure-related complications. Nevertheless, complications are not infrequently encountered. One of the risky complications of central venous catheterisation is CVC misplacement. Here, we present an unusual case of inadvertent left vertebral vein central venous catheterisation and describe a simple method of management.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.105683

Authors: Amr Khorkhash, Ahmad Zahran

Institutions: East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, Ain Shams University, Ain Shams University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis

Subfield: Emergency Medical Services

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7140147633