title: [Hydrothorax as a complication due to left internal jugular vein catheterisation (author's transl)].
abstract: We present a case of hydrothorax, which occured in a young man following unrecognized vein perforation by a left internal jugular vein catheter two days after cannulation. The mechanism of this complication and methods for its prevention are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D006876:Hydrothorax / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008297:Male; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000209:etiology
vernacular_title: Infusionsthorax nach V. jugularis-interna-Katheterisation.