Contralateral hemothorax secondary to chronic subclavian dialysis catheter

Subclavian vein catheterization offers a rapid, safe method for providing acute or short term hemodialysis. The technique has been associated with very few complications. 3 patients are described who developed hemothorax several weeks after the placement of a subclavian catheter. Perforation of the...

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Published in:	American journal of nephrology Vol. 4; no. 5; p. 312
Main Authors:	Kozeny, G A, Bansal, V K, Vertuno, L L, Hano, J E
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Switzerland 01-01-1984
Subjects:	Aged Catheterization - adverse effects Catheters, Indwelling Female Hemothorax - etiology Humans Male Middle Aged Pleural Effusion - etiology Renal Dialysis - methods Rupture - etiology Subclavian Vein Vena Cava, Superior - injuries
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Summary:	Subclavian vein catheterization offers a rapid, safe method for providing acute or short term hemodialysis. The technique has been associated with very few complications. 3 patients are described who developed hemothorax several weeks after the placement of a subclavian catheter. Perforation of the superior vena cava by the tip of the cannula could be demonstrated only by the injection of contrast media into the catheter.
ISSN:	0250-8095
DOI:	10.1159/000166829