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Korean Journal of Anesthesiology 1998;35(6):1216-1220.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.1998.35.6.1216   
Hemomediastinum Caused by Central Venous Catheter.
Kwang Ho Lee, Kyoung Min Lee, Young Bok Lee, Hyun Kyo Lim, Jong Won Han
Department of Anesthesiology, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea.
Abstract
Numerous complications may accompany the central venous catheterization. The followings have been reported after central venous catheterization as complications: thrombophlebitis, air embolism, pneumothorax or hydrothorax, subcutaneous emphysema, cardiac tamponade and perforation of a major structure. Late perforation of vascular structures by central venous catheter tips are unusual, but potentially lethal complication. We report a case of lethal hemomediastinum after catheterization with a central venous catheter.
Key Words: Complication, hemomediastinum; Equipment, catheter, central venous


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