Hand gangrene following unsuccessful cannulation of the internal jugular vein: a case report and literature review.

Roettges, Paul S; Murray, Peter M; Hill, David · Hand (N Y) · 2010

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Hand gangrene following vascular cannula placement is uncommon and is usually the result of thrombotic occlusion of an artery. We describe a case of hand gangrene resulting in wrist disarticulation, following multiple unsuccessful attempts at internal jugular vein cannulation in a critically ill patient.

Anatomy