Unusual complication of central venous catheter in hemodialysis

Blood Purif. 2005;23(6):446-9. doi: 10.1159/000088216. Epub 2005 Sep 9.

Abstract

A case of a partial rupture of a cuffed central venous catheter (CVC) implanted in the femoral vein with the purpose of being used for chronic hemodialysis is described in a 74-year-old female patient. Of relevance is that the CVC described was from the same manufacturer as the previous one that had lasted 12 years.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Femoral Vein / diagnostic imaging
  • Femoral Vein / injuries*
  • Humans
  • Iliac Vein / diagnostic imaging
  • Polycystic Kidney Diseases / complications
  • Polycystic Kidney Diseases / therapy*
  • Radiography
  • Renal Dialysis / adverse effects*
  • Rupture
  • Thrombosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Thrombosis / etiology*