Abstract
The femoral vein is the most popular location for temporary catheterization during emergency hemodialysis. Common complications are infection, thrombosis, arterial puncture, and groin hematoma. We report herein a patient with femoral vein perforation and prevesical hematoma.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 583-585 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Emergency Medicine |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- emergency department
- femoral hemodialysis catheter
- prevesical hematoma
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Emergency Medicine