AI Article Synopsis
- The article discusses a rare case of ECMO cannula misplacement in the azygos vein in a child, which has mostly been reported in newborns.
- The child had a history of chronic lung issues and previous surgery that may have increased the risk of this complication.
- It emphasizes the importance of considering this misplacement if there are signs of inadequate venous return on ECMO, and that a lateral chest X-ray can effectively confirm or rule it out.
Article Abstract
Introduction: Misplacement of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) venous cannula in the azygos vein has previously been described only in newborns.
Case: For the first time, we report an aberrant ECMO cannula placement in the azygos vein in a child outside neonatal period. History of chronic lung disease and ligation of persistent ductus arteriosus leading to elevated right ventricular pressure was the potential risk factor.
Conclusions: This rare complication should be considered whenever the patient has inadequate venous return on ECMO and it can be easily ruled out with a lateral chest radiograph.
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