Recurrent migration of peripherally inserted central catheter into the azygos vein
Recommended Citation
Talari G, Talari P, Parasramka S, Mirrakhimov AE. Recurrent migration of peripherally inserted central catheter into the azygos vein. BMJ Case Rep 2018; 2018.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-23-2018
Publication Title
BMJ Case Rep
Abstract
Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) migration into azygos vein (AV) is a rare complication. It is recognised only when catheter malfunction occurs or when patients develop associated complications. PICC migration into AV has been reported to be associated with various complications such as catheter malfunction, perforation, haemorrhage, thrombosis, infection and stenosis of AV. Pleural effusion and trachea-azygos fistulas have also been reported. We present a patient with recurrent migration of PICC into AV after an initial corrective repositioning during the same hospital stay. In this case, PICC migration was possibly related to left-sided approach, use of smaller diameter PICC, severe congestive heart failure and her bedbound status. PICC migration should be considered when PICC found be malfunctioning, especially if associated with the above risk factors.
Medical Subject Headings
Adult; Azygos Vein; Catheterization, Peripheral; Central Venous Catheters; Female; Foreign-Body Migration; Humans; Recurrence
PubMed ID
29367358
Volume
2018
