Horner syndrome occurring as a complication of chest tube placement.
A case of Horner syndrome occurring secondary to the high insertion of a chest tube is reported. Horner syndrome from this cause can easily be avoided. The tip of the chest tube should be kept at or below the third posterior rib unless the clinical situation dictates otherwise.
D000328:Adult; D005660:Funnel Chest / Q000601:surgery; D006732:Horner Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D007440:Intubation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography