[Delayed discovery in an ICU patient of a superior vena cava perforation after subclavian-venous catheterization].
Perforation is a central venous catheterization complication mainly observed in children. Usually, patients develop sudden shock early after catheterization. We report an asymptomatic and delayed superior vena cava perforation after subclavian venous adult catheterization discovered by contrast injection tomography.
Rosamel
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Service de réanimation, centre hospitalier de Villefranche-sur-Saone, 69400 Gleize, France. prosamel@aol.com
Debord
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Penigaud
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Chambost
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Jault
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Combe
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D000368:Aged; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D013350:Subclavian Vein; D013997:Time Factors; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior / Q000293:injuries*