title: Fatal retropleural hematoma complicating internal jugular vein catheterization. A case report.
abstract: This report describes a case of fatal retropleural hematoma complicating percutaneous insertion of a central vein catheter. The patient was a 55-year-old female undergoing surgery for severe rheumatic mitral valve disease. Factors responsible for this catastrophic incident are the anticoagulation of the patient, the edematous state of the soft tissues, and the multiple punctures of the wall of the jugular vein.
mesh_terms: D001705:Bioprosthesis; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000293:injuries*; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000473:pathology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D008943:Mitral Valve; D008944:Mitral Valve Insufficiency / Q000601:surgery