title: [Fatal evolution of a left brachio-cephalic vein perforation by a catheter for hemodialysis].
abstract: Central venous catheterisation is a common procedure in intensive care and hemodialysis units. Tunnelled catheters of hemodialysis are a great contribution for patients for whom an arteriovenous fistula is not feasible, especially for prolonged use. However, multiple complications have been described from their practice. Through a case of perforation of the left brachio-cephalic vein with a venous catheter for dialysis and a review of the literature, the authors discuss the mechanisms and ways to prevent this complication.
authors.affiliation: Pole d'anesthésie-réanimation, université Mohamed V Suissi, hôpital militaire Mohamed V, Rabat, Maroc.
authors.forename: Abderhmane
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Elwali
authors.forename: Mohamed
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Drissi
authors.forename: Mustapha
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bensghir
authors.forename: Redouane
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ahtil
authors.forename: Hicham
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Azendour
authors.forename: Nouredine-Drissi
authors.initials: ND
authors.lastname: Kamili
mesh_terms: D016121:Brachiocephalic Veins / Q000293:injuries*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000150:complications*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D012307:Risk Factors