Guidewire knot formation with peripherally inserted central catheter

Clin Case Rep. 2020 Dec 15;9(2):1035-1036. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.3662. eCollection 2021 Feb.

Abstract

The formation of guidewire knots during PICC insertion is an extreme rare complication. Forced insertion or withdrawal of a knotted guidewire may cause tearing of the veins. Surgical guidewire removal is required due to risk of vascular injury.

Keywords: Vascular surgery; cardiovascular disorders.