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Displacement of power-injectable peripherally inserted central catheters has been reported in 15.4% of cases following contrast media injection.
This case report highlights the possibility of displacement and subsequent self-correction of a power-injectable peripherally inserted central catheter following contrast-enhanced CT.
Alerts clinicians to possible transient PIPICC displacement after contrast CT; single case leaves open need for systematic evaluation.
The use of power-injectable peripherally inserted central catheter (PIPICC) is a common practice, but displacement of these lines following injection of contrast media has been reported in 15.4% of cases. This report presents imaging evidence of displacement and self-correction of a PIPICC line following contrast-enhanced computed tomography.
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