Inadvertent Puncture of the Thoracic Duct During Attempted Central Venous Catheter Placement
Journal Article
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· Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
- Charite Campus Virchow-Klinikum Humboldt-Universitaet zu Berlin, Berlin, Department of Internal Medicine and Nephrology (Germany)
- Charite Campus Virchow-Klinikum Humboldt-Universitaet zu, Berlin, Augusten berger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Department of Radiology (Germany)
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.
- OSTI ID:
- 21088339
- Journal Information:
- Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Journal Name: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 26; ISSN 0174-1551; ISSN CAIRDG
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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