An unusual complication after placement of an inferior vena cava filter via right internal jugular vein access.

CONCLUSION: Iatrogenic fracture of totally implantable venous access device is a potential complication of accessing the internal jugular vein for other procedures such as insertion of inferior vena cava filter. PMID: 29855215 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Journal of Vascular Access - Category: Surgery Tags: J Vasc Access Source Type: research