| Radiographic inguinal curl may indicate paraspinal misplacement of percutaneously inserted central venous catheters: report of three cases. | |
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PMID: 15843982 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: Misplacement of percutaneously inserted central venous catheters (PCVCs) into the paraspinal venous plexus can result in devastating outcomes. Several cases have been reported in the literature together with an explanation of the mechanism. OBJECTIVE: To describe three premature babies with their PCVCs inserted through the left saphenous vein that ended up in the lumbar spinal dural venous plexus. RESULTS: Plain radiographs obtained to check positions showed an unusual 360 degrees curl of the PCVC in the left inguinal area. CONCLUSION: We believe that misplacement of the catheter into the paraspinal venous plexus could be diagnosed with great accuracy if such a curl is seen. |
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Authors:
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Faris Chedid; Adil Abbas; Lloyd Morris |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2005-04-21 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatric radiology Volume: 35 ISSN: 0301-0449 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatr Radiol Publication Date: 2005 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-06-14 Completed Date: 2005-11-10 Revised Date: 2007-06-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0365332 Medline TA: Pediatr Radiol Country: Germany |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 684-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Paediatrics, Al Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. |
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Catheterization, Central Venous
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adverse effects*,
instrumentation Catheterization, Peripheral Catheters, Indwelling / adverse effects Female Humans Infant, Newborn Infant, Premature* Inguinal Canal / radiography* Male Medical Errors* Saphenous Vein |
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Comment In:
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Pediatr Radiol. 2006 May;36(5):466-7
[PMID:
16520974
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