title: [A subclavian vein lesion due to the positioning of a chest tube via thoracostomy].
abstract: The authors describe an unusual complication of chest tube placement: subclavian vein lesion. After a literature review concerning complications of chest tube placement, the authors conclude that associated risks may be best minimized with a strict adherence to standardized technique and management protocol.
authors.affiliation: Istituto di Clinica Chirurgica Generale, Toracica e Vascolare, Università degli Studi di Parma.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Tecchio
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Salcuni
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Azzarone
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Soliani
mesh_terms: D015505:Chest Tubes; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D012774:Shock, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery; D013350:Subclavian Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D013396:Suction / Q000009:adverse effects; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D013907:Thoracostomy
vernacular_title: Lesione della vena succlavia da posizionamento di drenaggio endopleurico per via toracotomica.