Key result
Insertion of a temporary right subclavian hemodialysis catheter can cause stenosis of the left brachiocephalic vein despite correct anatomical placement of the catheter tip.
Case Report (n=1)
This case highlights the risk of contralateral (left) brachiocephalic vein stenosis following the insertion of a right subclavian hemodialysis catheter.
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Raises possibility of contralateral brachiocephalic stenosis from right subclavian catheters; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Skandalou et al. (2017) conducted a case report in Left brachiocephalic vein stenosis (n=1). Temporary right subclavian hemodialysis catheter insertion was evaluated on Left brachiocephalic vein stenosis. Insertion of a temporary right subclavian hemodialysis catheter can cause stenosis of the left brachiocephalic vein despite correct anatomical placement of the catheter tip.
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