During placement of port-a-cath in interventional radiology, the left internal jugular vein was visualized under fluoroscopy with image documentation of needle entry into the lij (left internal jugular).An attempt to advance the guidewire centrally was unsuccessful and in removing the needle and guidewire, the guidewire was fractured, and a segment was lodged in the subcutaneous tissue.Attempts at removal were unsuccessful and surgery was called in for assistance.Surgeon was able to extend the incision by 1cm to allow for dissection and was able to grasp the tissue in which the guidewire tip was embedded, this allowed her to locate the guidewire itself and remove it.Radiologist was then able to complete port-a-cath placement without any further incident.
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