Late perforation by central venous cannulae.
Three cases of hydrothorax secondary to late perforation of the superior vena cava by central venous cannulae are presented. The care of central venous cannulae is discussed.
D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D006876:Hydrothorax / Q000209:etiology*; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008297:Male; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior / Q000293:injuries