Fatal retropleural hematoma complicating internal jugular vein catheterization. A case report.
Am J Forensic Med Pathol
; 4(2): 125-7, 1983 Jun.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-6858997
ABSTRACT
This report describes a case of fatal retropleural hematoma complicating percutaneous insertion of a central vein catheter. The patient was a 55-year-old female undergoing surgery for severe rheumatic mitral valve disease. Factors responsible for this catastrophic incident are the anticoagulation of the patient, the edematous state of the soft tissues, and the multiple punctures of the wall of the jugular vein.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Cateterismo
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Hematoma
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Veias Jugulares
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Pneumopatias
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
1983
Tipo de documento:
Article