[Iatrogenic bilateral hydrothorax following the placement of a central catheter].
We present a case of bilateral hydrothorax after internal jugular vein catheterization. 60 hours after placing the catheter, the patient showed an abrupt picture of jugular ingurgitation, abolished vesicular breath sounds, and displaced cardiac tones. It was necessary to immediately drain one hemithorax to guarantee ventilation of the patient. The present article examines iatrogenicity derived from the placement of central catheters, and special attention is given to the need for post-insertion x-ray control.
Galbis
J M
JM
Servicio de Cirugía Torácica, Hospital General Universitario de Valencia, España.
Fuster
C A
CA
Martín
E
E
Guijarro
J
J
Arnau
A
A
Fernández-Centeno
A
A
Villalba
R
R
Villalba
F
F
Cantó
A
A
D000328:Adult; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D006876:Hydrothorax / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008297:Male; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013396:Suction
Hidrotórax bilateral yatrógeno tras colocación de vía central.