Unusual complications of central venous catheterization in thrombocytopenic patient.
An unusual complication from subclavian venous catheterization is reported. A 63 year old white female with thrombocytopenia following chemotherapy for erythroleukemia developed mediastinal haematoma after inserting a left subclavian central catheter. Subsequent bilateral pleural effusion and right sided pneumothorax supervened and led to respiratory distress requiring multiple therapeutic thoracenteses.
D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D004915:Leukemia, Erythroblastic, Acute / Q000150:complications; D008477:Mediastinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000209:etiology; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000150:complications*