Special Articles

4. Iatrogenic vascular diseases

Tatsuo Kono
Department of Radiology, Tokyo Metropolitan Kiyose Children’s Hospital

Abstract

　　Complications associated with the insertion of catheters play an important role in iatrogenic diseases of the vascular system. Malpositioning of central venous catheters（CVCs）, including a peripherally inserted central catheter and an umbilical venous catheter, carry a potential risk of pericardial / pleural effusion or central nervous system symptoms. Even appropriately-positioned CVCs may cause venous obstruction or sepsis.

Keywords：Central venous catheter, Malposition, Complication