Too Many Twos in One Patient: Two Central Venous Catheters, Two Routes, Two Hospitals, Two Lost Guidewires, Two Vascular Systems, One Patient

Abstract

Central venous catheter insertion by Seldinger's technique is a very common procedure nowadays. The technique though considered safe, is associated with potential dreaded complications. One such complication is intravascular loss of guidewire during insertion. We describe one unusual case of two chronically lost guidewires in venous and arterial system with successful retrieval by innovative interventional techniques.