Peroperative anisocoria after extravasal loss of i.v. fluids in the neck.
A case is presented of a patient who developed unequal pupils peroperatively after extravasal loss of IV fluids in the neck. The reason for this loss was a malpositioned catheter near the internal jugular vein. Causes of peroperative anisocoria are discussed, and a new explanation is proposed for this particular case.
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Department of Anesthesiology, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, University Hospital, Belgium.
Vanhemelrijck
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Vandermeersch
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Van Aken
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D000328:Adult; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008297:Male; D011680:Pupil