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Clin Kidney J
; 7(2): 194-6, 2014 Apr.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-25852871
ABSTRACT
Insertion of a dialysis catheter is a very common procedure in renal medicine, which is associated with one or more complications in â¼15% 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.
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