Multiple complications after internal jugular vein catheterisation.
We report a case of a young female who developed multiple life threatening complications after a single internal jugular vein catheterisation. They consisted of pleural misplacement of the catheter, massive haemorrhage with cardiovascular collapse following catheter removal, and development of arteriovenous fistula, diagnosed 18 months later.
D000293:Adolescent; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000209:etiology; D016121:Brachiocephalic Veins; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006491:Hemothorax / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D013348:Subclavian Artery; D013997:Time Factors