Fatal Complication of Percutaneous Femoral Vein Catheterization in a Hemodialysis Patient

Abstract

Percutaneous femoral vein catheterization is a safe procedure to perform and major complications are rarely reported. WE present a case of death following such procedure in a chronic hemodialysis patient. This case is to emphasize the importance of taking utmost care during insertion of he catheter and not to underestimate the dangers of what may look like a minor tear in the vein when surgical exploration is needed.

Keywords

• Femoral catheterization
• Hemodialysis
• Death
• Mortality