Title of article :
Unusual Malposition of Dialysis Catheter inthe Left Internal Mammary Vein
Author/Authors :
Ghafoor, H. Fauji Foundation University - Department of Anaesthesia, Pakistan , Fatimi, SH. Aga Khan University - Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Pakistan , Ali, M. Aga Khan University - Department of Anaesthesia, Pakistan
Abstract :
Malpositioning of intravascular catheter is a known complication. We describe a case of a pregnant lady in whom dialysis catheter was inserted through the left internal jugular vein (IJV). It was molpositioned in the left internal mammary vein (IMV) which is very unusual site for a dialysis catheter. It was detected by chest X-Ray and confirmed by venography.
Keywords :
Dialysis , intravascular catheter , malposition , venography , internal mammary vein
Journal title :
Middle East Journal of Anesthesiology
Journal title :
Middle East Journal of Anesthesiology
