title: Hydropneumomediastinum and bilateral hydropneumothorax as delayed complications of central venous catheterization.
abstract: A case of hydropneumomediastinum and bilateral hydropneumothorax from a central venous catheter is described. The complication is related to the position of the catheter after placement through the left internal jugular vein. Proper placement of a central venous line into the superior vena cava is essential to avoid this serious complication.
authors.affiliation: Medical Service, Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center, Milwaukee.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Flatley
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Schapira
mesh_terms: D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D006872:Hydropneumothorax / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006876:Hydrothorax / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total / Q000009:adverse effects; D011859:Radiography