Case Report
Central Migration of Tunneled Dialysis Catheter into Right Ventricle causing Positional Superior Vena Cava Obstruction: A Case Report
Muhammad U Sharif* and Kottarathil A Abraham
Department of Nephrology, Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Dr Muhammad U Sharif, Renal Medicine speciality Trainee, Aintree University Hospital, Longmoor Lane, L9 7AL Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Received Date: November 24, 2020; Published Date: December 16, 2020
Abstract
Tunneled dialysis catheters placement under real-time ultrasound guidance using the internal jugular route is considered to be a relatively simple and straightforward procedure, though its insertion and maintenance are not entirely risk-free. A literature search is full of reports describing various complications dialysis catheters placement; however, a central displacement of the catheter months after insertion is not described in the past. This case report highlights a case of the central migration of tunneled dialysis catheters and emphasizes the importance of close monitoring of the position of these catheters.
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Muhammad U Sharif, Kottarathil A Abraham. Central Migration of Tunneled Dialysis Catheter into Right Ventricle causing Positional Superior Vena Cava Obstruction: A Case Report. Annal Urol & Nephrol. 2(2): 2020. AUN.MS.ID.000540.
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