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Radiological detection of malpositions and complications of central venous catheters
M Maffessanti1, P Bortolotto, F Kette
1Departments of Radiology, University of Trieste, Italy.
European Journal of Radiology
|May 1, 1989
Abstract:
Common features of correct positions, malpositions and complications of central venous catheters are reported. A knowledge of anatomy, high-quality films and appropriate radiological techniques are necessary for the detection of false positions. A few guidelines for diagnosis are suggested.