Abstract
Pericardiocentesis is associated with a wide range of complications. We describe a pericardiocentesis attempt ending in the superior vena cava through the route of liver parenchyma, hepatic vein, inferior vena cava, and right atrium.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 492-494 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions |
Volume | 64 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cardiac tamponade
- Drainage
- Hepatic veins
- Pericardium