The Medical journal of Malaysia
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Case Reports
Right vertebral artery injury as a result of misplaced internal jugular vein catheter withdrawal.
Central venous cannulation is a common procedure done for various medical indications. The use of the central venous cannula is associated with various immediate complications such as pneumothorax, vascular injury, and arrhythmia. ⋯ This is a condition that can be difficult to diagnose and has a significant impact on patient's quality of life. Clinicians and radiologists should be alert to this possibility to prevent further morbidity resulting from the iatrogenic injury.