A complication of subclavian vein catheterisation. Extravascular knotting of a guidewire.
A case is presented in which a Seldinger guidewire perforated and then became knotted outside the subclavian vein. The management of this complication is described, and possible causes and preventive measures are discussed.
D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013350:Subclavian Vein