| Chest-tube thoracostomy causing Horner's syndrome. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 3708461 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Horner's syndrome developing early after lung biopsy is reported in a 42-year-old woman. At the end of the procedure a thoracostomy tube was inserted with its tip at the T1-2 posterior intercostal space. The authors conclude that direct injury to the second order preganglionic neuron in the vicinity of the stellate ganglion caused the Horner's syndrome. They recommend placing the tip of the thoracostomy tube below the level of the second rib posteriorly to prevent this complication. |
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Authors:
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P R Bourque; E M Paulus |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie Volume: 29 ISSN: 0008-428X ISO Abbreviation: Can J Surg Publication Date: 1986 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1986-07-03 Completed Date: 1986-07-03 Revised Date: 2007-08-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0372715 Medline TA: Can J Surg Country: CANADA |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 202-3 Citation Subset: IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Catheterization / adverse effects* Female Horner Syndrome / etiology* Humans Thoracic Surgery / adverse effects* |
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