Venobronchial fistula: an unusual early complication after central venous catheterization.

Guariento, V; Luciani, G B; Dal Corso, B; Carletti, A; Mazzucco, A; Luzzani, A · Intensive Care Med · 1997

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Venobronchial fistula is a rare complication of long-term central venous catheterization. We present the uncommon occurrence of a venobronchial fistula as an acute complication of central venous catheterization during open heart surgery. The factors responsible for this unusual complication and the methods to prevent it are discussed.

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