Korean J Anesthesiol.  1981 Sep;14(3):345-349.

Hydrothorax and Broken Catheters from Central Venous Catheterization

• Kim SG
• Shin MK
• Ahn CK

Abstract

Percutaneous cannulatien has become an accepted technique for monitoring central venous pressure and pulmonary wedge pressure via a Swan Gans catheter. The technique is not without hazard. Complications include thrombophlebitis, infection and hydrothorax. These are case reports demonstrating the complications of hydrothorax and broken catehters from central venous catheterization.

MeSH Terms

Catheterization, Central Venous*
Catheters*
Central Venous Catheters*
Central Venous Pressure
Hydrothorax*
Pulmonary Wedge Pressure
Thrombophlebitis