title: Rare complication of a dialysis catheter insertion.
abstract: Insertion of a dialysis catheter is a very common procedure in renal medicine, which is associated with one or more complications in ∼15% of patients. Central venous catheter vascular erosion is a rare but serious complication, the incidence appears to be between 0.4 and 1% which can be difficult to diagnose, leading to increased morbidity and mortality. We report a case of a persistent left-sided superior vena cava (PLSVC) and a possible central venous catheter vascular erosion following insertion of a left-sided internal jugular dialysis catheter. We discuss the mechanisms, diagnosis and measures to limit vascular erosion and also briefly discuss PLSVC.
authors: Department of Renal Medicine , York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust , York , UK.
authors: Santhanakrishnan
authors: S
authors: Balasubramanian
authors: Department of Cardiology , York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust , York , UK.
authors: Sanjay
authors: S
authors: Gupta
authors: Department of Radiology , York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust , York , UK.
authors: Marcus
authors: M
authors: Nicholls
authors: Department of Renal Medicine , York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust , York , UK.
authors: Paul
authors: P
authors: Laboi
keywords: dangerous complication of dialysis catheter insertion; persistent left-sided superior vena cava; rare complication of central venous catheter insertion; vascular erosion