X-Ray of One-Sided "White Lung" after Central Venous Catheterization. (19th January 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Casanova, Michel; Ummenhofer, Wolfgang
• Other Names: Faenza S. Academic Editor.; Ho T. Academic Editor.; Lee D. Academic Editor.; Sung C.-S. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in anesthesiology. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-01-19
• Subjects: Anesthesiology -- Periodicals; 617.9605
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/320264
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6382

Abstract

Abstract : Complications during insertion of a subclavian central venous line are rare but potentially serious. This case report describes the radiological abnormality of a one-sided pleural effusion during a routine control directly after a difficult central venous catheterization. We illustrate the findings, the initial emergency management, and our procedure to rule out an iatrogenic hemothorax. Possible differential diagnoses and strategies for management of a suspected complication are discussed.