Basilic vein variation encountered during surgery for arm vein port: A case report

Figure 1 X-ray imaging results. A: The postoperative X-ray images indicated that the peripherally inserted central catheter was positioned correctly at the T7 cone space level on the right side; B: The postoperative X-ray images revealed that an unusual guide wire measuring around 1.8 cm in length was detectable above the left elbow.

Figure 2 Abnormal guidewire about 1. 8 cm long after removal.

Figure 3 The patient underwent successful surgery under local anesthesia, and the arm infusion port was removed. A: Process of extracting the arm port; B: Its appearance post-extraction.

Figure 4 Guidewire removed, about 1. 8 cm long, with a bent head end.