Hydromediastinum following insertion of a central venous pressure line via the right external jugular vein.
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.
Lee
T S
TS
Department of Anesthesiology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance 90059.
Chen
B J
BJ
D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008477:Mediastinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged