Horner syndrome: a rare complication of internal jugular vein cannulation.
Percutaneous cannulation of the internal jugular vein is a widely used and accepted method for central venous cannulation, used for parenteral alimentation, fluid administration, and measurement of pressures. A multitude of complications associated with this procedure have been described. Horner syndrome as a rare complication of internal jugular vein cannulation is presented.
Zeligowsky
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Department of Surgery, Kaplan University Hospital, Rehovot, Israel.
Szold
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Seror
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Vromen
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Pfeffermann
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D000293:Adolescent; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006732:Horner Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008297:Male