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Unusual complications of central venous catheterization in thrombocytopenic patient
An unusual complication from subclavian venous catheterization is reported. A 63 year old white female with thrombocytopenia following chemotherapy for erythroleukemia developed mediastinal haematoma after inserting a left subclavian central catheter. Subsequent bilateral pleural effusion and right sided pneumothorax supervened and led to respiratory distress requiring multiple therapeutic thoracenteses.
An unusual complication from subclavian venous catheterization is reported. A 63 year old white female with thrombocytopenia following chemotherapy for erythroleukemia developed mediastinal haematoma after inserting a left subclavian central catheter. Subsequent bilateral pleural effusion and right sided pneumothorax supervened and led to respiratory distress requiring multiple therapeutic thoracenteses.