Central venous catheter malposition

Case contributed by Bálint Botz
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Control supine CXR after CVC insertion.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male

Supine AP CXR

x-ray

The CVC introduced through the right internal jugular vein arches laterally into the subclavian vein. 

Case Discussion

A typical case of IJV CVC malposition.

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