Major complications of central venous catheterisation: a report of five cases and a brief review of the literature.
Complications of central venous catheterisation are not uncommon, although, fortunately, the majority are not serious. Five patients suffering major complications are reported and a brief review of the literature presented.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013350:Subclavian Vein; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000209:etiology; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D014680:Veins