Which of the following is NOT a common complication associated with central venous catheters?

Rupture of a central vein is not commonly considered a complication associated with central venous catheters. While complications exist with the placement and use of these catheters, the more prevalent issues typically include infection at the insertion site, pneumothorax, and thrombosis formation.

Infection can occur due to the break in the skin barrier during catheter insertion, which opens a pathway for bacteria. Pneumothorax is a risk especially if the catheter is placed in the subclavian vein, where there is a chance of puncturing the pleura leading to air in the thoracic cavity. Thrombosis formation refers to the development of clots around the catheter, which is also a known risk due to venous stasis or irritation of the vessel wall.

While vein rupture can happen in rare instances, it is not a consideration typically made in the context of standard complications associated with central venous catheters, making it the option that does not align with the more commonly encountered issues.