Open AccessHaemothorax due to intercostal artery injury after thoracentesis
Author(s) -
Chou ChienHong,
Hsieh HongJen
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
respirology case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2051-3380
DOI - 10.1002/rcr2.950
Subject(s) - medicine , thoracentesis , intercostal arteries , complication , radiology , hemothorax , embolization , computed tomography , transarterial embolization , surgery , multidetector computed tomography , pleural effusion , pneumothorax
Key message Haemothorax is a rare complication after thoracentesis. The diagnosis of haemothorax should be considered if there is deterioration in vital signs post‐procedure. Contrast‐enhanced computed tomography is a useful diagnostic tool for bleeding source location. Transarterial embolization is a potential method to control bleeding.