Aortic regurgitation after chemoport catheter insertion: Diagnostic dilemma

Vijay Mohan Hanjoora, Gaurav Gupta, Monish S Raut

Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia 2018 21(4):442-443

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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