Pleural Effusion Caused by Central Catheter-Related Infection in a Hemodialysis Patient.
- Author:
Hyun Min CHA
1
;
Young Ok KIM
;
Soon Sub KIM
;
Hyun Mi RHIM
;
Jung Min YOON
;
Ki Beom KIM
;
Sun Ae YOON
;
JI Young YUN
;
Byung Kee BANG
Author Information
1. Depratment of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. cmckyo@yahoo.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Central vein catheterization;
Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia;
Pleural effusion;
Hemodialysis
- MeSH:
Male;
Humans
- From:Korean Journal of Nephrology
2001;20(5):936-940
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Central catheterization for temporary vascular access in hemodialysis patients may cause serious catheter-related infection such as bacteremia, osteomyelitis, and septic shock. We here report a case of unusual complication of catheter-related infection in a hemodialysis patient with internal jugular catheter. A 44-year old man was admitted due to intermittent fever and right chest discomfort. Five weeks ago, right internal jugular catheter was inserted for hemodialysis. Three weeks ago, He stopped hemodialysis treatment and exit site skin care of the catheter by himself. Chest X-ray showed massive right pleural effusion. But the catherter was normally positioned in superior vena cava. Both blood and pleural fluid cultures demonstrated Staphylococcus aureus. After prompt removal of the catheter and drainage of the pleural fluid, and adequate antibiotic treatment, catheter-related bacteremia and pleural effusion improved.
