Learning from Mistakes: Femoral Vein Cannulation-An Unusual Complication or a Blessing in Disguise!!!
Journal Title: The Indian Journal of Surgery - Year 2013, Vol 75, Issue 1
Abstract
Femoral vein cannulation is often used in resuscitation and in critical care units. We report an uncommon complication of femoral vein counterpuncture-peritoneal puncture and the consequences which led us to diagnose a missed traumatic diaphragmatic rupture.
Authors and Affiliations
Ajay Malviya, J. K. Yadav, Nitin Negi, C. Gautam Singh
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