Key result
Subclavian catheters are linked to delayed hemothorax from SVC perforation in three patients.
Why the study?
Subclavian vein catheterization for hemodialysis is generally safe but rare delayed complications such as hemothorax have been reported.
Does subclavian vein catheterization for hemodialysis cause delayed hemothorax?
Population
3 patients with subclavian dialysis catheters
Design
Case report
Follow-up
Several weeks
Authors
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May signal delayed SVC perforation risk after subclavian hemodialysis catheters; case reports leave open true incidence and prevention strategies.
Case Report (n=3)
Does subclavian vein catheterization for hemodialysis cause delayed hemothorax?
Subclavian dialysis catheters can cause delayed hemothorax due to superior vena cava perforation, which may only be detectable via contrast injection.
Kozeny et al. (2008) conducted a case report in Hemothorax secondary to chronic subclavian dialysis catheter (n=3). Subclavian vein catheterization was evaluated on Hemothorax due to perforation of the superior vena cava. Three patients developed hemothorax several weeks after subclavian catheter placement, with superior vena cava perforation demonstrated by contrast injection.
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