Aortic regurgitation after chemoport catheter insertion: Diagnostic dilemma

oleh: Vijay Mohan Hanjoora, Gaurav Gupta, Monish S Raut

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01

Deskripsi

Catheter insertion in central vein can potentially cause accidental arterial injury. However it is very unusual to see such catheter in aorta causing aortic regurgitation. Pressure monitoring and Ultrasound guidance can reliably prevent accidental arterial puncture.