Paralysis of the hemidiaphragm as a complication of internal jugular vein cannulation: report of a case.
A case of phrenic nerve injury following cannulation of the internal jugular vein is presented. Considering the close relation between the phrenic nerve and the internal jugular vein, one should be aware of the possibility of phrenic nerve injury with an increase in the number of attempts at cannulation.
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Pittsburgh.
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D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008875:Middle Aged; D010791:Phrenic Nerve / Q000293:injuries*; D012133:Respiratory Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*