title: [Unusual malpositioning of internal jugular vein catheter (author's transl)].
abstract: An unusual positioning of a central venous catheter via left internal jugular vein into a branch of left vena pericardiacophrenica within the pericardium is reported. The dangers of this malposition are discussed and measures for prevention suggested.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D007601:Jugular Veins
vernacular_title: Ungewöhnliche Fehllage eines V. jugularis interna-Katheters.