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PIVC embolism was observed due to a difference in Hounsfield units between the catheter tip and the surrounding lung parenchyma in the ventral aspect of the left caudal lung lobe. A left lateral thoracotomy in the seventh intercostal space was then performed, leading to the successful retrieval of the catheter tip while allowing the lung lobe to be spared. 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