Forgotten guidewire presenting as femoral vein extrusion: a rare complication of central venous access

Authors

  • Tuba Betul Umit Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkiye
  • Tugay Saricicek Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkiye

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.30062

Keywords:

Central venous catheterization, Guidewire, Femoral vein, Foreign body

Abstract

Central venous catheterisation (CVC) is a commonly performed procedure for critically ill patients in emergency departments (EDs). Here, we present the case of a rare complication of CVC involving a retained guidewire that was forgotten in the patient’s vascular system and spontaneously extruded through the femoral vein 1.5 years later, prompting the patient to seek ED care.

Keywords: Central venous catheterisation, Guidewire, Femoral vein, Foreign body.

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Published

2026-04-20

How to Cite

Umit, T. B., & Tugay Saricicek. (2026). Forgotten guidewire presenting as femoral vein extrusion: a rare complication of central venous access. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 76(05), 775–777. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.30062

Issue

Vol. 76 No. 05 (2026): MAY

Section

CASE REPORT

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