title: An Uncommon Complication of a Common Procedure.
abstract: Constant, safe and reliable endovascular access is necessary for patients' diagnosis and treatment. Endovascular access is possible with a variety of means, including central and peripheral venous catheters. Peripheral catheterization is an extremely common medical procedure and is considered risk-free or associated with minimal complications. Still potentially serious complications can occur. Authors describe a rare case of peripheral catheter migration at left pulmonary artery in an immunosuppressed patient.
authors.affiliation: Transplantation Unit, Laikon General Hospital, University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
authors.forename: Demetrios N
authors.initials: DN
authors.lastname: Moris
authors.affiliation: Transplantation Unit, Laikon General Hospital, University of Athens, Athens, Greece ; 4th floor, Agiou Thoma 17 str., Goudi, Athens, 11527 Greece.
authors.forename: Adamantios
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Michalinos
authors.affiliation: Transplantation Unit, Laikon General Hospital, University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
authors.forename: Spiridon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Vernadakis
keywords: Catheter tip; Emboli; Migration; Peripheral venous