Hydropneumomediastinum and bilateral hydropneumothorax as delayed complications of central venous catheterization.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A case of hydropneumomediastinum and bilateral hydropneumothorax from a central venous catheter is described. The complication is related to the position of the catheter after placement through the left internal jugular vein. Proper placement of a central venous line into the superior vena cava is essential to avoid this serious complication.
Medical subject headings
- Catheterization, Central Venous
- Hydropneumothorax
- Hydrothorax
- Mediastinal Emphysema