title: Spinal canal extension of hyperalimentation catheter without neurologic sequela.
abstract: An attempt at placement of a left femoral vein hyperalimentation catheter resulted in entrance of the catheter into the spinal canal. Catheter location was documented by injections of nonionic contrast material into the catheter without neurologic sequellae.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Glasier
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Hassell
mesh_terms: D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013115:Spinal Canal