Presentation
Unable to draw blood from right subclavian Port-A-cath. Pain on flushing
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Pinch-off syndrome
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Plain film shows irregularity, narrowing and fracture of right subclavian central line between the first costal cartilage and medial end of clavicle.
From the case:
Pinch-off syndrome
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CT confirms findings with embolized distal segment of tubing seen saddling the pulmonary artery.
Case Discussion
Findings are in keeping with pinch-off syndrome, a complication of subclavian central vein catheterization.
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