Venobronchial fistula: an unusual early complication after central venous catheterization.
Venobronchial fistula is a rare complication of long-term central venous catheterization. We present the uncommon occurrence of a venobronchial fistula as an acute complication of central venous catheterization during open heart surgery. The factors responsible for this unusual complication and the methods to prevent it are discussed.
Guariento
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Division of Anesthesiology, University of Verona, Italy.
Luciani
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Dal Corso
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Carletti
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Mazzucco
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Luzzani
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D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D016157:Vascular Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D014684:Venae Cavae