Title of article
SUBCLAVIAN VEIN INJURY AND MASSIVE HEMOTHORAX REQUIRING THORACOTOMY FOLLOWING INSERTION OF TUNNELED DIALYSIS CATHETER
Author/Authors
Tawfic, Qutaiba A. Sultan Qaboos University Hospital - Department of Anaesthesia, Oman , Bhakta, Pradipta Sultan Qaboos University Hospital - Department of Anaesthesia, Oman , Mohammed, Ahmed Khamis Sultan Qaboos University Hospital - Department of Anaesthesia, Oman , Sharma, Jasvinder Sultan Qaboos University Hospital - Department of Anaesthesia, Oman
From page
861
To page
864
Abstract
Tunneled dialysis catheters are widely used for hemodialysis. Large caliber dilator is used for insertion of such catheter which can result in serious vascular injury leading to haemothorax. Here we report such an inadvertent central venous injury requiring thoracotomy following blind dilator advancement along with review of literature and recommendation to prevent such complication.
Keywords
Subclavian vein injury , Haemothorax , Tunneled dialysis catheter
Journal title
Middle East Journal of Anesthesiology
Journal title
Middle East Journal of Anesthesiology
Record number
2635419
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