Subcutaneous and muscle layer seroma complicated with thoracentesis. Issue 3 (23rd February 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sekimoto, Yasuhito; Kohmaru, Makiko; Okuma, Tomoko; Tajima, Manabu; Sekiya, Mitsuaki
• Is Part Of: Respirology case reports. Volume 11:Issue 3(2023)
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• Publication Date: 2023-02-23
• Subjects: dyspnea -- muscle layer seroma -- pleural effusion -- subcutaneous seroma -- thoracentesis; Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.2005
• DOI: 10.1002/rcr2.1100
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2051-3380

Abstract

Key message: Diagnostic thoracentesis is a basic and relatively safe diagnostic method for patients with pleural effusion. However, complications of thoracentesis are rare and not well known because of the low incidence. Herein, we report a case of subcutaneous and muscle layer seroma following thoracentesis. Abstract : Diagnostic thoracentesis is a basic and relatively safe diagnostic method for patients with pleural effusion. However, complications of thoracentesis are rare and not well known because of the low incidence. Herein, we report a case of subcutaneous and muscle layer seroma following thoracentesis.