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Repositioning misplaced central venous catheters

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Central venous catheters inserted through the subclavian or basilic veins may be misplaced in the internal jugular vein. A simple technique employing a deflector guide wire allows catheter reposition in a very short time without the need for catheter withdrawal. In this manner, radiation exposure, the risk of catheter contamination, and patient discomfort are lessened.

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  1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute at Houston, 77030, Houston, TX, USA

    C. Humberto Carrasco M.D., William R. Richli, Chusilp Charnsangavej & Sidney Wallace

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Carrasco, C.H., Richli, W.R., Charnsangavej, C. et al. Repositioning misplaced central venous catheters. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 10, 234–236 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02593878

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