title: [Cannulation of the thoracic duct during central venous catheterization].
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bosco
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Villani
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Prisco
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Rossi
mesh_terms: 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*
vernacular_title: Un caso di incannulazione del dotto toracico durante cateterismo venoso centrale.