Mediastinal hematoma caused by central venous catheterization: a rare cause of obscure blood loss.
Kaohsiung J Med Sci
; 25(8): 460-4, 2009 Aug.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19605342
ABSTRACT
Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, internal bleeding beyond the gastrointestinal tract and hemolysis are common causes of blood loss in intensive care unit patients. However, mediastinal hematoma is a rare cause of blood loss and is not usually detected. Here, we report a patient who developed a mediastinal hematoma resulting from central venous catheterization who presented with obscure blood loss refractory to blood transfusion. A mediastinal hematoma should be considered in the presence of obscure blood loss in patients with catheter placement.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Catheterization, Central Venous
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Hematoma
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Hemorrhage
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Mediastinal Diseases
Limits:
Aged80
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Kaohsiung J Med Sci
Journal subject:
MEDICINA
Year:
2009
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Taiwan