DELAYED HEMOMEDIASTIN AFTER DIALYSIS CATH ETER INSERTION

Authors
PAGE B DUPUY C BENALIA H BRISSET B SARI R SIMON N BUISSON C BOURQUELOT P
Citation
B. Page et al., DELAYED HEMOMEDIASTIN AFTER DIALYSIS CATH ETER INSERTION, Nephrologie, 15(2), 1994, pp. 151-152
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Urology & Nephrology
Journal title
Nephrologie → ACNP
ISSN journal
02504960
Volume
15
Issue
2
Year of publication
1994
Pages
151 - 152
Database
ISI
SICI code
0250-4960(1994)15:2<151:DHADCE>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
We describe a case of late perforation of the superior vena cava by a hemodialysis catheter inserted via the left internal jugular vein. Thi s resulted in extravasation of blood. Malposition of the catheter was confirmed by CT scan. Removal of the catheter resulted in rapid resolu tion of symptoms. Confirmation of correct placement of central venous catheter must be obtained by chest X-ray contrast study.