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Delayed pneumothorax and hydrothorax with central venous catheter migration
Author(s) -
Thomas C. J.,
Butler C. S.
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.839
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1365-2044
pISSN - 0003-2409
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-2044.1999.01033.x
Subject(s) - medicine , hydrothorax , pneumothorax , central venous catheter , catheter , surgery , lung , anesthesia , ascites
We report a case of delayed pneumothorax, central venous catheter migration and iatrogenic hydrothorax in a 22‐year‐old female. The left subclavian central venous catheter initially transfixed the lung apex; pneumothorax occurred 24 h later following initiation of positive pressure ventilation. Lung collapse as a result of the pneumothorax caused catheter migration and hydrothorax. Catheter removal and chest drainage led to an uneventful recovery.