Therapeutic embolization of an internal mammary artery damaged by placement of a central venous catheter.

Abbott, G; Evans, P · Br J Anaesth · 2001

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We describe the embolization of a left internal mammary artery damaged by left internal jugular venous catheterization. Because potentially serious complications can occur with a blind approach for central venous catheterization, portable ultrasound machines should be used more often to ensure correct placement of the catheter.

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