| Inadvertent puncture of the thoracic duct during attempted central venous catheter placement. | |
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PMID: 15061186 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We report a case of puncture of the thoracic duct during left subclavian vein catheterization on the intensive care unit. Computed tomography and measurement of the triglyceride levels in the aspirated fluid proved the inadvertent penetration of the guidewire into the thoracic duct. Early recognition of central line misplacement avoided serious complications. Inadvertent central venous catheter placement into the thoracic duct may have the potential complications of infusion mediastinum and chylothorax. |
Authors:
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Ulf K M Teichgraber; Lutz Nibbe; Bernhard Gebauer; Hans-Joachim Wagner |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Cardiovascular and interventional radiology Volume: 26 ISSN: 0174-1551 ISO Abbreviation: Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol Publication Date: 2003 Nov-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-04-05 Completed Date: 2004-04-30 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8003538 Medline TA: Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 569-71 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Radiology, Charité Campus Virchow-Klinikum Humboldt-Universität zu, Berlin, Augusten berger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany. ulf.teichgraeber@charite.de |
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Catheterization, Central Venous
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adverse effects* Humans Male Middle Aged Punctures / adverse effects* Thoracic Duct / injuries*, radiography |
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