Korean J Anesthesiol.  1998 Dec;35(6):1216-1220. 10.4097/kjae.1998.35.6.1216.

Hemomediastinum Caused by Central Venous Catheter

• Lee KH
• Lee KM
• Lee YB
• Lim HK
• Han JW

• KMID: 2237645
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.1998.35.6.1216

Abstract

Numerous complications may accompany the central venous catheterization. The followings have been reported after central venous catheterization as complications: thrombophlebitis, air embolism, pneumothorax or hydrothorax, subcutaneous emphysema, cardiac tamponade and perforation of a major structure. Late perforation of vascular structures by central venous catheter tips are unusual, but potentially lethal complication. We report a case of lethal hemomediastinum after catheterization with a central venous catheter.

Keyword

Complication, hemomediastinum; Equipment, catheter, central venous

MeSH Terms

Cardiac Tamponade
Catheterization
Catheterization, Central Venous
Catheters
Central Venous Catheters*
Embolism, Air
Hydrothorax
Pneumothorax
Subcutaneous Emphysema
Thrombophlebitis