INTRODUCTION: @entity14385 malposition is a rare event with potential catastrophic consequences. To our knowledge we describe one of the first case reports of an adult presenting with a rare late complication of femoral venous catheter malposition: @entity8479 . PRESENTATION OF CASE: A 39 year-old female sustained severe @entity131 in a road traffic accident. During initial resuscitation a femoral venous catheter was inserted without ultrasound guidance with no immediate concerns. After 48h whilst in intensive care unit the @entity1 developed progressive @entity1661 . Bedside investigations revealed raised intra-abdominal pressures associated with new organ failure. Subsequent an emergency laparotomy and on-table intravenous contrast radiographs revealed extravasation of contrast into the peritoneal space from the malposition of the catheter into the abdominal cavity. DISCUSSION: Complications of central venous catheterization are associated with adverse events with significant morbidity to the @entity1 as well as having cost implications. Mechanical complications are underreported but are potentially preventable through ultrasound-guided insertion, in accordance with international guidelines. CONCLUSION: This case report highlights the importance of safe methods of catheter insertion, the need for increased awareness of late femoral catheter malposition and its potential catastrophic consequences.

A case report of XXXX caused by malposition of a femoral venous catheter.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patient'] @entity131 :: ('MESH:D001930', 'Disease') :: ['cerebral injury'] @entity1661 :: ('MESH:D000008', 'Disease') :: ['abdominal distension'] @entity8479 :: ('MESH:D059325', 'Disease') :: ['abdominal compartment syndrome'] @entity14385 :: ('MESH:D056824', 'Disease') :: ['Venous catheter']
@entity8479 :: (MESH:D059325,Disease) :: ['abdominal compartment syndrome']
