Central catheter induced pleural effusion: a case report
Medical Sciences Journal of Islamic Azad University. 2005; 15 (4): 215-217
in Persian
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ABSTRACT
Pleural effusion is a rare complication of central catheter insertion. This may occur due to mispositioning of the catheter. We present a 74 year-old severely ill Iranian patient who underwent transhiatal esophagectomy because of esophageal carcinoma. After anesthesia induction, a catheter was inserted in right jugular vein. Postoperative radiography revealed right-sided pleural effusion that was managed with a chest tube. During the following days, the patient secreted two liter of a yellow fluid. Fluid analysis failed to show any remarkable results. His secretion was discontinued after the catheter was removed
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Pleural Effusion
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Chest Tubes
/
Jugular Veins
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Persian
Journal:
Med. Sci. J. Islam. Azad Univ.
Year:
2005
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