Radiological detection of malpositions and complications of central venous catheters.
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.
Maffessanti
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Departments of Radiology, University of Trieste, Italy.
Bortolotto
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P
Kette
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Bellis
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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