| Peripherally inserted central catheter malposition in a persistent left superior vena cava. | |
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PMID: 15118457 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is the most common congenital anomaly of the superior vena cava system. Left superior vena cava exists in early embryonic development, but this vessel degenerates as the cardiovascular system matures. Failure of this process to occur results in PLSVC. If not associated with other cardiac malformations, PLSVC has no clinical signs or symptoms. This article discusses a case of PLSVC diagnosed after placement of two peripherally inserted central venous catheters that appeared to malposition outside the central circulation. After unsuccessful bedside placement of the two catheters, the patient was referred to interventional radiology for placement of a Hickman catheter. A contrast injection study showed the presence of a PLSVC with the absence of a normal right superior vena cava. The tip of the peripherally inserted central venous catheter was found to be at a satisfactory location within the PLSVC. |
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Authors:
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Patricia A Kamola; Douglas L Seidner |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of infusion nursing : the official publication of the Infusion Nurses Society Volume: 27 ISSN: 1533-1458 ISO Abbreviation: J Infus Nurs Publication Date: 2004 May-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-04-30 Completed Date: 2004-06-24 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101124170 Medline TA: J Infus Nurs Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 181-4 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland Ohio 44195, USA. |
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Adult Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage Catheterization, Central Venous / instrumentation, methods* Cellulitis / drug therapy Humans Male Vena Cava, Superior / abnormalities*, radiography |
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0/Anti-Bacterial Agents |
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