title: Hydromediastinum following insertion of a central venous pressure line via the right external jugular vein.
abstract: The insertion of a central venous pressure (CVP) catheter has been known to be associated with a variety of complications. Among these, isolated hydromediastinum is relatively rare. We recently encountered a patient who developed hydromediastinum due to extravascular penetration of a CVP line inserted via the right external jugular vein. The clinical manifestations and significance of this complication are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance 90059.
authors.forename: T S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Chen
mesh_terms: D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008477:Mediastinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged