Bilateral chylothorax following jugular catheterization in a woman with complete situs inversus

Am J Emerg Med. 1991 May;9(3):235-6. doi: 10.1016/0735-6757(91)90084-w.

Abstract

The authors report a bilateral chylothorax following a jugular catheterization in a woman with complete inversus situs. The authors discuss the possible mechanisms of chylothorax after central catheterization.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects*
  • Chylothorax / complications
  • Chylothorax / etiology*
  • Chylothorax / physiopathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Jugular Veins / injuries*
  • Situs Inversus / complications*
  • Thoracic Duct / abnormalities
  • Thoracic Duct / injuries
  • Wounds, Penetrating / complications*
  • Wounds, Penetrating / physiopathology