title: Bilateral chylothorax following jugular catheterization in a woman with complete situs inversus.
abstract: The authors report a bilateral chylothorax following a jugular catheterization in a woman with complete inversus situs. The authors discuss the possible mechanisms of chylothorax after central catheterization.
authors.affiliation: Sérvice de Réanimation Médicale, Centre Hospitalier Régional et Universitaire, Angers, France.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Varache
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bouachour
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Le Davay
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Harry
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Alquier
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002916:Chylothorax / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000293:injuries*; D012857:Situs Inversus / Q000150:complications*; D013897:Thoracic Duct / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000293:injuries; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology