title: Radiological detection of malpositions and complications of central venous catheters.
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.
authors.affiliation: Departments of Radiology, University of Trieste, Italy.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Maffessanti
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bortolotto
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Kette
authors.forename: G B
authors.initials: GB
authors.lastname: Bellis
mesh_terms: D001808:Blood Vessels / Q000293:injuries; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography