Chest radiographs and contrast-enhanced computed tomography revealed that the catheter tip had migrated and was located outside the left brachiocephalicvein.
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Brachiocephalicvein stenosis was found near the aortic arch.
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Background: Left innominatevein occlusion is a known complication of pacemaker and central venous catheter placement.
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The left innominatevein crosses the artery in front from left to right, and must be drawn down.
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Multiple attempts to percutaneously cross the left innominatevein were unsuccessful and the patient was referred for surgical intervention.
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The presence of significant left innominatevein stenosis and tip location of the catheter was evaluated on chest computed tomography images.
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Purpose:: To evaluate the effect of catheter diameter on left innominatevein stenosis in breast cancer patients after placement of totally implantable venous access ports.