title: Malposition of a haemodialysis catheter in a hepatic vein.
abstract: An immediate need for haemodialysis therapy often requires placement of a central vein catheter, which is sometimes complicated by catheter malposition. This report presents the case of a 16-year-old male with end-stage renal disease and a non-functioning central haemodialysis catheter. A chest X-ray identified a very uncommon position of the catheter's tip in a hepatic vein. Management consisted of catheter replacement, resulting in an excellent outcome without sequelae.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine I, University of Luebeck, Luebeck, Germany.
authors.forename: Ulrich
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Lindner
authors.forename: Christian S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Haas
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006503:Hepatic Veins; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D006435:Renal Dialysis