Citations 1
Hand Gangrene Following Unsuccessful Cannulation of the Internal Jugular Vein: A Case Report and Literature Review
Roettges, Paul S., Murray, Peter M. , Hill, David John
HAND | September 14, 2009 | Volume: 5 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 206-209
Hand gangrene following vascular cannula placement is uncommon and is usually the result of thrombotic occlusion of an artery. We describe a case of hand gangrene resulting in wrist disarticulation, following multiple unsuccessful attempts at internal jugular vein cannulation in a critically ill patient.