Pneumothorax and hydrothorax after subclavian vein cannulation.
A patient is described who developed a right pneumothorax and a left hydrothorax following percutaneous subclavian vein cannulation. The prevention, diagnosis and treatment of this complication are discussed.
D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006876:Hydrothorax / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology*; D013350:Subclavian Vein