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. 1986 Mar;146(3):487-90.
doi: 10.2214/ajr.146.3.487.

Impending catheter perforation of superior vena cava: radiographic recognition

I M Tocino, A Watanabe

Impending catheter perforation of superior vena cava: radiographic recognition

I M Tocino et al. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1986 Mar.

Abstract

In six of nine patients with superior vena caval perforation by a central venous catheter, the chest radiograph showed a gentle curve at the tip of the catheter 4 hr to 7 days before clinical or radiographic recognition of perforation. This radiographic sign should prompt catheter repositioning to avoid the morbidity and potential mortality associated with superior vena caval perforation.

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