Central catheter-induced pleural effusion a case report
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Mousavi SR 1, Kharazm P |
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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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Keywords: Central catheter, Pleural effusion, Complications. |
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Nutrition Sciences Received: 2010/09/14 | Published: 2005/12/15
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