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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
Massive hydrothorax following subclavian vein catheterization
International Archives of Medicine, Volume 3, No. 1, Article 32, Year 2010
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Abstract. Since the introduction of central venous catheterization for monitoring of the venous pressure, fluid infusion and hyperalimentation, the literature has been full of serious life-threatening complications. Of these complications is the false positioning of the central venous catheter and subsequent development of pleural effusion. In this report we are describing a case of iatrogenic massive pleural effusion following subclavian vein catheterization necessitating intercostal tube drainage and mechanical ventilation. The case highlights the importance of ensuring adequate positioning of the catheter after insertion through aspiration of venous blood, immediate post insertion X-ray and the utilization of ultrasound guidance in cases with expected difficult catheterization. © 2010 Omar et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.
Authors & Co-Authors
Omar, Hesham Rashad
Egypt, Cairo
Faculty of Medicine
Fathy, Ahmed
Egypt, Cairo
National Heart Institute
Elghonemy, Mohamed N.
Egypt, Cairo
Faculty of Medicine
Rashad, Rania
Egypt, Cairo
Faculty of Medicine
Helal, Engy M.
Egypt, Cairo
Elagouza Hospital
Mangar, Devanand
United States, Tampa
Tampa General Hospital
Camporesi, Enrico Mario
United States, Tampa
University of South Florida, Tampa
Statistics
Citations: 13
Authors: 7
Affiliations: 5
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1186/1755-7682-3-32
e-ISSN:
17557682