[Superior vena cava syndrome due to hemothorax].
A 40-year-old man suffering from chronic uremia was admitted for hemodialysis. During cannulation of the subclavian vein, 1 of the arteries of the chest was punctured and bled into the right hemithorax. A large compressing hematoma occurred near the superior vena cava and acute superior vena cava syndrome developed very rapidly despite repeated intercostal drainage. Bedside, 1-shot-venography enabled accurate diagnosis and localization of the obstruction and permitted aimed surgical intervention.
Bourvine
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Intensive Care Unit, Brazilai Medical Center, Ashkelon.
Shemesh
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Khateeb
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Ornstein
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D000328:Adult; D006491:Hemothorax / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013479:Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy