Unusual intravascular complication of right internal jugular vein catheter piercing the SVC into the pericardium: Case report
Iatrogenic superior vena cava pericardial fistula caused by central venous catheterization is rare but can lead to life-threatening condition. Despite the potential risk of pericardial effusion causing pericardial tamponade, a conservative watch and wait management strategy can be safely adopted if...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-12-01
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| Series: | Radiology Case Reports |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043319303231 |