| Mediastinal and Intrapleural Hydrothorax Following Subclavian Central Venous Catheterization - A case report. |
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Yong Seok Oh, Hee Jung Baik, Seong Deok Kim, Byung Yong Lee |
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Department of Anesthesiology, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea. |
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| Abstract |
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Hydrothorax is a known complication of central venaus catheterization. We observed mediastinal hydrothorax following intrapleural effusion secondary to central venous catheter malposition in a 3 month child who was treated with respiratory support and chest drainage sucessfully. The position of central venous catheter should be evaluated routinely by chest X-ray or aspiration of blood through the central venous catheter to avoid complication. |
| Key Words:
Central venous catheterization; Complication; Hydrothorax |
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