Esophageal Perforation after Catheterization of the Subclavian Vein

Authors

  • Florian Weis
  • Andres Beiras-Fernandez
  • Sebastian Sadoni
  • Daniale Hauer
  • Konstantin Nikolaou
  • Bruno Reichart
  • Marion Weis

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1532/HSF98.20081045

Abstract

The insertion of a central venous catheter (CVC) via the subclavian vein is often associated with complications. We report a case in which a patient suffered an esophageal lesion with severe bleeding and a pneumothorax with mediastinal shift induced by the insertion of the dilator of a CVC. The pneumothorax had to be treated immediately by pleural drainage, and the esophageal lesion was successfully corrected by means of an endoclip. The patient survived the complication. However, he died 1 week later from multiple organ failure not associated with the CVC insertion.

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Published

2008-09-05

How to Cite

Weis, F., Beiras-Fernandez, A., Sadoni, S., Hauer, D., Nikolaou, K., Reichart, B., & Weis, M. (2008). Esophageal Perforation after Catheterization of the Subclavian Vein. The Heart Surgery Forum, 11(4), E263-E265. https://doi.org/10.1532/HSF98.20081045

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