Open Access<p>Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava Identified After Hemodialysis Catheter Insertion: A Case Report</p>
Author(s) -
Metalia Puspitasari,
Hemi Sinorita,
Hendry Purnasidha Bagaswoto,
Iri Kuswadi,
Heru Prasanto,
Yulia Wardhani,
Wahyu Tri Kurniawan
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international medical case reports journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.198
H-Index - 11
ISSN - 1179-142X
DOI - 10.2147/imcrj.s266858
Subject(s) - medicine , persistent left superior vena cava , pneumothorax , cardiology , central venous catheter , abnormality , stenosis , venous thrombosis , thrombosis , surgery , catheter , coronary sinus , psychiatry
Central venous catheter (CVC) insertion is the most commonly performed clinical procedure when a patient initiates hemodialysis. Despite its clinical benefits, CVC insertion has several risks of complications. Thrombosis, venous stenosis, infection, arrhythmia, pneumothorax, and bleeding are among these complications. Malposition of the tip of the CVC can also occur with an incidence of up to 7%. One of several factors that could contribute to malposition is venous anatomy variation. Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is an extremely rare venous anatomical disorder but might have a significant clinical impact.