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