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Horner syndrome: a rare complication of internal jugular vein cannulation
A Zeligowsky1, A Szold, D Seror
1Department of Surgery, Kaplan University Hospital, Rehovot, Israel.
JPEN. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
|March 1, 1991
Insights
Internal jugular vein cannulation is common for central venous access. This report highlights Horner syndrome as a rare complication of this widely used medical procedure.
Area of Science:
- Medical procedures
- Vascular access
- Complication identification
Background:
- Internal jugular vein cannulation is a standard procedure for central venous access.
- It is utilized for parenteral nutrition, fluid management, and pressure monitoring.
- Various complications are associated with internal jugular vein cannulation.
Observation:
- This case report focuses on Horner syndrome.
- Horner syndrome is a rare complication.
- It is specifically linked to internal jugular vein cannulation.
Findings:
- The study presents a case of Horner syndrome.
- This syndrome is an infrequent but documented complication.
- Internal jugular vein cannulation can lead to this neurological condition.
Implications:
- Awareness of rare complications like Horner syndrome is crucial.
- Clinicians should consider this possibility in patients undergoing internal jugular vein cannulation.
- Further investigation into the mechanisms and prevention of such complications may be warranted.
Abstract:
Percutaneous cannulation of the internal jugular vein is a widely used and accepted method for central venous cannulation, used for parenteral alimentation, fluid administration, and measurement of pressures. A multitude of complications associated with this procedure have been described. Horner syndrome as a rare complication of internal jugular vein cannulation is presented.