title: [Rare malposition of a subclavian vein catheter].
abstract: Deviation of a left subclavian vein catheter into the azygos vein occurred in a patient with cancer of the colon. On the p.a.-projection, the catheter seemed to be kinked in the vena cava. In the lateral view, the malposition in the azygos vein could be detected and was visualised by giving a bolus of contrast medium. By retracting the catheter under fluoroscopic control the proper position could be achieved. The importance of the lateral-view chest x-ray is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001401:Azygos Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011859:Radiography; D013350:Subclavian Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
vernacular_title: Seltene Fehllage eines Vena-Subklavia-Katheters.