title: Mediastinal haematoma caused by subclavian catheterisation for haemodialysis.
abstract: A 59 year old woman developed a mediastinal haematoma after placement of a subclavian haemodialysis catheter. Vascular perforation by the guide wire used during catheterisation was the probable cause. The use of guide wires with a flexible J-shaped terminal portion is recommended to minimise this risk.
authors.affiliation: Renal Unit, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, U.K.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Masud
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Tapson
mesh_terms: D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008477:Mediastinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D013350:Subclavian Vein