Hemothorax caused by replacement of hemodialysis catheter: A case report. Issue 4 (16th May 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhang, Wenbo; Liu, Tao; Wang, Xinling; Huo, Yanhong; Jia, Yingmin; Su, Li; Liu, Yuanyuan
• Is Part Of: Hemodialysis international. Volume 20:Issue 4(2016)
• Page Start: E7
• Page End: E10
• Publication Date: 2016-05-16
• Subjects: Hemodialysis catheter -- hemothorax -- complication; Hemodialysis -- Periodicals; Renal Dialysis -- Periodicals; Renal Dialysis -- Congresses; Hemodialysis, Home -- Congresses; 617.461059
• DOI: 10.1111/hdi.12428
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1492-7535

Abstract

Abstract: Central venous catheters (CVC) are widely used in clinics to gain vascular access, but the risk and prevalence of catheter‐related complications remains a serious issue. We report a long‐term dialysis catheter accidentally inserted into the mediastinum via the right jugular vein in a hemodialysis patient. We also review complications associated with vascular catheterization and propose immediate therapeutic interventions for such cases.