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Another complication of intravenous catheterization: a case report
1Department of Anesthesiology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
The Journal of the Oklahoma State Medical Association
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Central vein catheterization complications are known, but a novel one is reported: a previously placed catheter was severed by a larger needle during a subsequent procedure. This highlights a rare but serious risk in central venous access techniques.
Area of Science:
- Medical Procedures
- Vascular Access
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Central vein catheterization is a common medical procedure with well-documented potential complications.
- Proper technique relies on anatomical knowledge, literature, and experienced practitioners.
- Existing literature extensively covers complications, but rare events may still occur.