Diagnostic aspiration of an iatrogenic hydrothorax following subclavian catheterization.
Central venous catheterization is not without hazard. Inadvertent placement in the pleural space can occur without the development of a pneumothorax and pressure measurements may appear misleadingly normal. This case report illustrates an effective method of diagnosing and draining an iatrogenic hydrothorax which resulted in this way.
Steiger
M J
MJ
Department of Renal Medicine, City Hospital, Nottingham, UK.
Morgan
A G
AG
D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006876:Hydrothorax / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008875:Middle Aged; D013396:Suction