Misplacement of a jugular line in a facial vein.
We report an exceptional misplacement of a central venous catheter, from the right jugular vein where it was introduced, into the right thyro-lingual-facial trunk. A brief description of the clinical course and a literature review on catheter misplacement is presented. This case illustrates the importance of routine use of a chest X-ray, and when necessary contrast medium, to verify the correct location of the catheter tip.
Li Destri
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First Surgical Clinic, University of Catania, Italy.
Candiano
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Trombatore
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Ficicchia
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Puleo
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