title: Malposition of hemodialysis catheter in left superior intercostal vein.
abstract: Malposition of hemodialysis catheter needs to be identified promptly. Straight descent of left side internal jugular catheter mandates a thorough evaluation than unnecessary apprehensions. We report an unusual case of straight descent of hemodialysis catheter into superior intercostal vein.
authors.forename: Manjusha
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yadla
authors.forename: V V
authors.initials: VV
authors.lastname: Sainaresh
authors.lastname: Sriramnaveen
authors.lastname: Krishnakishore
authors.forename: Sandeep
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Reddy
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Vijayalakshmi
authors.forename: A Y
authors.initials: AY
authors.lastname: Lakshmi
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Sivakumar
mesh_terms: D016121:Brachiocephalic Veins; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods