Aortic regurgitation after chemoport catheter insertion: Diagnostic dilemma

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2018-10
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Wolters Kluwer - Medknow
Abstract
Catheter insertion in central vein can potentially cause accidental arterial injury. However it is very unusual to see such catheter in aorta causing aortic regurgitation. Pressure monitoring and Ultrasound guidance can reliably prevent accidental arterial puncture.
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Aorta, aortic regurgitation, central venous catheter
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Hanjoora Vijay Mohan, Gupta Gaurav, Raut Monish S. Aortic regurgitation after chemoport catheter insertion: Diagnostic dilemma. Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia. 2018 Oct; 21(4): 442-443