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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-7 | Issue-07
Malpositioning of Right Subclavian Central Venous Catheter into contralateral Subclavian Vein: An unusual presentation
Ghazi Illahi, Izhar Faisal, Baljit Singh, Saima Salam
Published: July 15, 2019 | 151 162
DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2019.v07i07.005
Pages: 419-421
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Abstract
Central Venous Catheterization (CVC) is a routinely performed procedure in the perioperative and intensive critical care settings which is associated with malpositioning of catheter, contralateral subclavian vein being extremely uncommon. A case of malpositioning of right subclavian catheter into contralateral subclavian vein is being reported. The possible causes of its occurrence and prevention are discussed.