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Mediastinal haematoma caused by subclavian catheterisation for haemodialysis
1Renal Unit, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, U.K.
The International Journal of Artificial Organs
|November 1, 1989
A 59 year old woman developed a mediastinal haematoma after placement of a subclavian haemodialysis catheter. Vascular perforation by the guide wire used during catheterisation was the probable cause. The use of guide wires with a flexible J-shaped terminal portion is recommended to minimise this risk.
A 59 year old woman developed a mediastinal haematoma after placement of a subclavian haemodialysis catheter. Vascular perforation by the guide wire used during catheterisation was the probable cause. The use of guide wires with a flexible J-shaped terminal portion is recommended to minimise this risk.