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Injury to the superior vena cava during hemodialysis: pitfalls associated with multi-lumen catheters

Shinichi Ijuin, Satoshi Ishihara, Masafumi Fukushima, Daigo Fujiwara, Masafumi Suga, Shota Kikuta, Akihiko Inoue, Shigenari Matsuyama, Tetsunori Kawase, Shinichi Nakayama

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We report a case of perforation of the superior vena cava caused by a multi-lumen central venous catheter. Diagnosis was delayed because extra-corporeal blood flow was not interrupted. Clinicians should be aware of potential vascular complications associated with multi-lumen catheters even in cases in which hemodialysis continues with no complications.

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We report a case of perforation of the superior vena cava caused by a multi-lumen central venous catheter. Diagnosis was delayed because extra-corporeal blood flow was not interrupted. Clinicians should be aware of potential vascular complications associated with multi-lumen catheters even in cases in which hemodialysis continues with no complications.

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We report a case of perforation of the superior vena cava caused by a multi-lumen central venous catheter. Diagnosis was delayed because extra-corporeal blood flow was not interrupted. Clinicians should be aware of potential vascular complications associated with multi-lumen catheters even in cases in which hemodialysis continues with no complications.

Key concepts: Lumen (anatomy), Medicine, Hemodialysis Catheter, Hemodialysis, Catheter, Superior vena cava, Perforation, Vena cava

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