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Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
Medknow Publications and Staff Society of Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India
ISSN: 0022-3859
EISSN: 0022-3859
Vol. 53, No. 2, 2007, pp. 117-118
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Bioline Code: jp07042
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Journal of Postgraduate Medicine, Vol. 53, No. 2, 2007, pp. 117-118
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Case Report - Bilateral pleural effusions following central venous cannulation
Tan, PL & Chan, CLH
Abstract
We describe a patient who developed bilateral pleural effusions as a delayed complication following central venous catheter insertion. Respiratory distress should not only raise the clinical suspicion of a pneumothorax but also of erosion and perforation of the central vein. The mechanism, diagnosis, management and prevention of this complication are discussed.
Keywords
Central venous catheter complications, erosion, perforation, pleural effusion
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