Permacath: wrong pathway leading to a correct destination.

Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg

Department of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, U. N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Center, Civil Hospital Campus, Asarwa, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380016 India.

Published: September 2024

Permacath insertion using ultrasound has drastically reduced complications than those associated with blind puncture. We hereby report a case of entry of the permacath into the right femoral vein after through and through puncture of the right femoral artery. Use of real-time ultrasound, early clinical suspicion, timely diagnosis, and emergency surgery can avoid grave complications.

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Permacath: wrong pathway leading to a correct destination.

Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg

September 2024

Department of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, U. N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Center, Civil Hospital Campus, Asarwa, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380016 India.

Permacath insertion using ultrasound has drastically reduced complications than those associated with blind puncture. We hereby report a case of entry of the permacath into the right femoral vein after through and through puncture of the right femoral artery. Use of real-time ultrasound, early clinical suspicion, timely diagnosis, and emergency surgery can avoid grave complications.

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