Presentation
COVID suspect, history of cancer
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Port-a-Cath placement in azygos vein
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Port-a-Cath tip terminates within the azygos vein.
Case Discussion
Cannulation of the azygos vein is more likely to happen from a left-sided approach, but is uncommon (1.2%) with central venous catheter insertions.
Complications of port-a-cath placement in the azygos vein include azygos vein thrombosis and perforation. A fistula between a catheter placed in the azygos vein and the airways is extremely rare.
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