Late vascular perforations by CVP catheter tips.
Late perforations of vascular structures by central venous pressure (CVP) catheter tips are unusual, but potentially lethal, complications. The two principal syndromes caused by such perforations are described, and methods of prevention and treatment are outlined.
Dailey
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Emergency Medicine, Highland General Hospital, Oakland, CA 94602.
D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000209:etiology; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects; D006325:Heart Atria / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D006876:Hydrothorax / Q000209:etiology; D012421:Rupture; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior / Q000293:injuries*