[Perforation of the pulmonary artery by the Swan-Ganz catheter. Description of a case].
Pulmonary artery perforation by a Swan-Ganz catheter is an uncommon but severe complication with high mortality. We report a case of perforation and discuss mechanisms and predisposing factors associated with this accident.
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Service de Radiologie, CHU André-Vésale, Montigny-le-Tilleul, Belgique.
Sukkarieh
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Dupont
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D000368:Aged; D002407:Catheterization, Swan-Ganz / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015984:Causality; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000293:injuries*
Perforation d'une artère pulmonaire par une sonde de Swan-Ganz. Description d'un cas.