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Erschienen in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology 6/2003

01.11.2003 | Case Report

Inadvertent Puncture of the Thoracic Duct During Attempted Central Venous Catheter Placement

verfasst von: Ulf K.M. Teichgraber, Lutz Nibbe, Bernhard Gebauer, Hans-Joachim Wagner

Erschienen in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology | Ausgabe 6/2003

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Abstract

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.
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Metadaten
Titel
Inadvertent Puncture of the Thoracic Duct During Attempted Central Venous Catheter Placement
verfasst von
Ulf K.M. Teichgraber
Lutz Nibbe
Bernhard Gebauer
Hans-Joachim Wagner
Publikationsdatum
01.11.2003
Erschienen in
CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology / Ausgabe 6/2003
Print ISSN: 0174-1551
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-086X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-003-0102-1

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