Massive hemothorax and Groshong catheters.
Central vascular access with cannulation of either the subclavian or internal jugular vein is a common procedure in the hospital. Complications are rare, but may be severe. We report a case with a near fatal complication in the form of massive hemothorax 19 days after placement of a Groshong catheter.
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D000328:Adult; D000583:Amikacin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002442:Ceftazidime / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006491:Hemothorax / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011552:Pseudomonas Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013350:Subclavian Vein / Q000293:injuries; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000583:Amikacin; D002442:Ceftazidime