Bilateral chylothorax secondary to subclavian vein catheterization: A case report

T. J. Iberti; E. Benjamin; A. Pozez; T. A. Paluch; Edward A Panacek

Bilateral chylothorax secondary to subclavian vein catheterization: A case report

T. J. Iberti, E. Benjamin, A. Pozez, T. A. Paluch, Edward A Panacek

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Abstract

A case of bilateral chylothorax following percutaneous placement of a subclavian catheter is described. The pathophysiology associated with chylothoraces as well as the treatment of such complications is discussed. Physicians who are involved with the placement of central venous catheters should be aware of this newly reported complication.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	154-157
Number of pages	4
Journal	Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine
Volume	54
Issue number	2
State	Published - 1987
Externally published	Yes

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