Retention of Guidewire: A Rare but Avoidable Complication of Central Venous Catheterization

Abstract

Introduction: Retention of a guidewire is one of the rare but potentially serious complications of central venous catheterization (CVC). Case Presentation: An 11-year-old male presents with inadvertent retention of guidewire during CVC. Conclusions: The management was successful and this is an avoidable complication and several precautions are explained to avoid this.