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To highlight the risks associated with accidental placement of dialysis catheters in the pericardium.

Accidental Pericardial Placement of Tunneled Cuffed Dialysis Catheter - Lesson to be Learnt

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Case report highlights complications of catheter placement in vascular structures, suggesting careful monitoring during procedures.

To highlight the risks associated with accidental placement of dialysis catheters in the pericardium.
Reported case of a catheter placed in the right internal jugular vein and its misalignment revealed via imaging.
Utilized chest X-ray and computed tomography venography for assessment.
The catheter was positioned incorrectly behind the superior vena cava with its tip in the pericardium, posing significant health risks.

Singla et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Case report highlights complications of catheter placement in vascular structures, suggesting careful monitoring during procedures.

To highlight the risks associated with accidental placement of dialysis catheters in the pericardium.
Reported case of a catheter placed in the right internal jugular vein and its misalignment revealed via imaging.
Utilized chest X-ray and computed tomography venography for assessment.
The catheter was positioned incorrectly behind the superior vena cava with its tip in the pericardium, posing significant health risks.

Singla et al. (2026) studied this question.

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