Review Article

Imaging Review of Procedural and Periprocedural Complications of Central Venous Lines, Percutaneous Intrathoracic Drains, and Nasogastric Tubes

Figure 3

A chest radiograph on 2-month-old following cardiac surgery. A difficult venous access prompted a right femoral vein access. The tip of the catheter has entered the right hepatic vein. Note the air at the tip of the catheter, which is a potential for air embolism (arrow).
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