title: [Diaphragmatic paralysis after the catheterization of the internal jugular vein].
abstract: The complications derived from the puncture and catheterization of the veins of the neck, cause symptoms and signs on physical examination which facilitate their diagnosis. The phrenic paralysis which we present, is characterized by few accompanying symptoms, with the elevation of the hemidiaphragm being a radiological finding. The suspicion is confirmed by fluoroscopy. We reviewed the mechanisms, the cases described in the literature, and the possible risk factors.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital Severo Ochoa, Leganés, Madrid, España.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sánchez Castilla
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: López Martínez
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Rodríguez Tato
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Asuero de Lis
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D011859:Radiography; D012133:Respiratory Paralysis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D013997:Time Factors