title: Misplacement of a jugular line in a facial vein.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: First Surgical Clinic, University of Catania, Italy.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Li Destri
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Candiano
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Trombatore
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ficicchia
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Puleo