Transient right hemidiaphragmatic paralysis following subclavian venous catheterization: possible implications of anatomical variation of the phrenic nerve: a case report.
10.4097/kjae.2013.65.6.559
- Author:
Chun Woo YANG
1
;
Jin Sung BAE
;
Tae In PARK
;
Jong Cheol LEE
;
Jeong Eun SOHN
;
Ryunga KANG
;
Kye Ho LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Cheju Halla General Hospital, Jeju, Korea. mdlucas@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Central venous catheterization;
Phrenic nerve
- MeSH:
Catheterization*;
Catheterization, Central Venous;
Catheters*;
Central Venous Catheters;
Paralysis*;
Phrenic Nerve*
- From:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
2013;65(6):559-561
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Phrenic nerve paralysis is an unusual complication associated with central venous catheterization. Various mechanisms have been proposed. We present a case of transient right hemidiaphragmatic paralysis after subclavian venous catheterization. We hypothesize that anatomical variation of the phrenic nerve was responsible for this complication.
