| Central venous catheterization via persistent left superior vena cava. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 7661475 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We describe the problems of clinical assessment of subclavian catheter placement whose course was noted to be along the left lateral border of the heart, suggesting malposition. After the catheter's position in a persistent left superior vena cava was confirmed by blood gas analysis, lateral chest X-ray film, and venography, the catheter was used to provide total parenteral nutrition without complications. The evaluation and workup of seeming malposition of central venous catheters and the embryologic development of a left-sided vena cava are discussed. |
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Authors:
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R K Josloff; J S Kukora |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American surgeon Volume: 61 ISSN: 0003-1348 ISO Abbreviation: Am Surg Publication Date: 1995 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1995-09-29 Completed Date: 1995-09-29 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370522 Medline TA: Am Surg Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 781-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Surgery, Abington Memorial Hospital, Pennsylvania, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Aged, 80 and over Catheterization, Central Venous / methods* Female Humans Parenteral Nutrition, Total / methods Vena Cava, Superior / anatomy & histology* |
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Comment In:
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Am Surg. 1995 Dec;61(12):1028
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