Inadvertent Obturator Vein Cannulation during Emergent Temporary Pacing: Implications for Large-Bore Venous Access

Toshiaki Toyota; Shigeshi Kohno; Kensho Kamada; Yuta Azumi; Tsuyoshi Suga; Masanosuke Ishigami; Shinya Ito; Tomohiko Taniguchi; Kitae Kim; Tomoko Tani; M Kinoshita; Shigeki Arizono; Jiro Esaki; Yutaka Furukawa

doi:10.33290/jtvt.cr.25-0019

January 1, 2026Journal of Transcatheter Valve TherapiesOpen Access

Inadvertent Obturator Vein Cannulation during Emergent Temporary Pacing: Implications for Large-Bore Venous Access

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Key Points

To document a rare occurrence of obturator vein cannulation during an urgent medical procedure in a specific patient situation.
Case documentation of the incident occurring during emergent temporary pacing.
Assessment of the patient's condition, particularly cardiogenic shock.
Analysis of the implications for large-bore venous access techniques.
The unexpected cannulation of the obturator vein was identified during the procedure.
The occurrence highlights potential risks associated with large-bore venous access.
Implications for improved training and awareness in similar emergency situations were discussed.

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Case report describes inadvertent obturator vein cannulation during temporary pacing in cardiogenic shock, suggesting caution in large-bore venous access.

Abstract

Objective: To describe a rare case of inadvertent obturator vein cannulation during emergent temporary pacing in a patient with cardiogenic shock.

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Toyota et al. (2026) studied this question.

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