Hydrothorax, hydromediastinum and pericardial effusion: a complication of intravenous alimentation.
Complications secondary to intravenous alimentation are rare but potentially lethal. Massive bilateral pleural effusions and a pericardial effusion developed in a patient receiving prolonged intravenous alimentation. Severe respiratory distress and renal failure ensued. He recovered with appropriate treatment.
D000328:Adult; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D006876:Hydrothorax / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008477:Mediastinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D009994:Osmolar Concentration; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010490:Pericardial Effusion; D010996:Pleural Effusion; D013350:Subclavian Vein; D014511:Uremia / Q000209:etiology