Presentation
Central line placement.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years.
Gender: Female
From the case:
Retained guidewire
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Retained right internal jugular catheter guidewire. No pneumothorax. Trace right pleural effusion. Lungs clear.
Case Discussion
Retained guidewire puts the patient at risk for thrombus formation.