[Late pneumothorax: a complication of subclavian vein catheterization].
Subclavian vein catheterization is safe as long as proper indications and contraindications are observed. In the hands of highly qualified personnel, subclavian vein catheterization has a minimum rate of complications. Pneumothorax is by far the most common complication of the procedure. We describe a 64-year-old man who developed pneumothorax late after left subclavian vein catheterization.
Shen
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Dept. of Surgery A, Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem.
Mugga-Solam
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Kluger
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Y
D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology*; D013350:Subclavian Vein; D013997:Time Factors