Intraperitoneal malpositioning of an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation cannula: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is an advanced life support modality used in cases of severe respiratory failure when conventional ventilation is no longer effective. While ultrasound and echocardiographic guidance have improved the safety of cannulation, malposition of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation cannulas remains a rare but potentially life-threatening complication. This case presents an unusual instance of intraperitoneal cannula misplacement during venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation initiation, despite the use of standard imaging guidance techniques.

Case presentation

A 39-year-old Italian woman with no significant prior medical history developed Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia that rapidly progressed to acute respiratory dist

SUBMITTER: De Cassai A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12639944 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature