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Inadvertent Catheterization of the Internal Thoracic Vein Mimicking Pulmonary Embolism: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Brandi Luigi Severino,
Oleggini Marco,
Frediani Massimo,
Lachi Sonia,
Di Trani Massimo,
Ferrannini Eleuterio
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.935
H-Index - 98
eISSN - 1941-2444
pISSN - 0148-6071
DOI - 10.1177/0148607188012002221
Subject(s) - medicine , pulmonary embolism , radiology , cardiology , surgery
Although aberrant locations are typical complications of central venous catheterization, the right internal thoracic vein (mammary vein) is an exceptional one. A case of this unusual aberrant location occurring after right internal jugular venous cannulation for total parenteral nutrition, is described. This aberrant position caused signs and symptoms resembling pulmonary embolism. This is the first known description of the symptoms induced by the infusion of parenteral solution into the right internal thoracic vein. ( Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 12: 221–222, 1988)