Milky-white pleural effusion complicating peripherically inserted central venous catheter for total parenteral nutrition.
Pleural effusion secondary to vascular perforation and leakage of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is a rare complication of central lines. We report such a case and urge physicians to familiarize with recognition and management of this rare complication as both TPN and central catheter lines are widely used techniques.
Díaz
M
M
Internal Medicine, Hospital Obispo Polanco. Av. Ruiz Jarabo s/n, Teruel, Spain. doctordiaz@wanadoo.es
Lorda
I
I
Sánchez
C
C
Gutierrez
I
I
Montón
J M
JM
Vidal
A
A
D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control