Migration of Central Venous Catheter into the Pleural Space: A Rare Fatal Complication Averted

Authors: Arunkumar A , Avinash E , Aju J , Prabhakar S and Bashi VV

DOI: 10.23880/accmj-16000130

Volume 3, Issue 1

Abstract

A 63 year old female operated for aortic valve replacement had a complication of a misplaced subclavian central venous catheter into the pleural space. A major complication was averted because of the chest tube drain which was placed intraoperatively and a quick diagnosis by visualization of the serous drainage in the immediate postoperative period.

Keywords: Central venous catheter; Aortic valve replacement; Fluid administration; Inotropes; Chemotherapy

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