Mediastinal and Intrapleural Hydrothorax Following Subclavian Central Venous Catheterization - A case report.
10.4097/kjae.1989.22.1.122
- Author:
Yong Seok OH
1
;
Hee Jung BAIK
;
Seong Deok KIM
;
Byung Yong LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Anesthesiology, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Central venous catheterization;
Complication;
Hydrothorax
- MeSH:
Catheterization;
Catheterization, Central Venous*;
Catheters;
Central Venous Catheters*;
Child;
Drainage;
Humans;
Hydrothorax*;
Thorax
- From:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
1989;22(1):122-126
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Hydrothorax is a known complication of central venaus catheterization. We observed mediastinal hydrothorax following intrapleural effusion secondary to central venous catheter malposition in a 3 month child who was treated with respiratory support and chest drainage sucessfully. The position of central venous catheter should be evaluated routinely by chest X-ray or aspiration of blood through the central venous catheter to avoid complication.
