A complication of subclavian venous catheterization: extravascular kinking, knotting, and entrapment of the guidewire: A case report.

Author: Jae Jun LEE ¹ ; Joo Sung KIM ; Woon Seob JEONG ; Do Young KIM ; Sung Mi HWANG ; So Young LIM
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1. Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, School of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea.
Publication Type:Case Report
Keywords: Central venous catheterization; Complications
MeSH: Catheterization; Catheterization, Central Venous; Catheters; Central Venous Catheters
From:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology 2010;58(3):296-298
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: Various complications of central venous catheterization have been reported, some of which are well-known, while others are described as a sporadic events. We experienced a case of left subclavian venous catheterization complicated by extravascular knotting, kinking, and entrapment of the guidewire and the guidewire was removed surgically. Although minimal resistance was encountered during guidewire insertion, the guidewire was advanced approximately 30 cm. Physicians should be aware of these rare potential complications when a guidewire is advanced if any resistance is encountered.