[Cannulation of the thoracic duct during central venous catheterization].
A case of inadvertent thoracic duct catheterization during transjugular central venous cannulation is reported. The clinical manifestations as well as the difficulties encountered in recognizing such a complication are analyzed. So, the necessity to obtain a radiographic confirmation of central venous catheter site is strengthened.
Bosco
M
M
Villani
A
A
Prisco
L
L
Rossi
P
P
D000368:Aged; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008297:Male; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography; D013897:Thoracic Duct / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*
Un caso di incannulazione del dotto toracico durante cateterismo venoso centrale.