Serendipitous discovery during jugular catheterization. Partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
This report describes the identification of a partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection during routine central venous catheterization in a man with pulmonary hypertension. To our knowledge, this is the first report in the English literature to describe this occurrence during central line placement.
Medical subject headings
- Catheterization, Central Venous
- Pulmonary Veins