Bilateral chylothorax following jugular catheterization in a woman with complete situs inversus.
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.
Varache
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Sérvice de Réanimation Médicale, Centre Hospitalier Régional et Universitaire, Angers, France.
Bouachour
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Le Davay
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Harry
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Alquier
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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