[A rare cumulation of vena cava catheter complications in the same patient (author's transl)]. 1978

N Mutz, and H Benzer, and G Bardach, and G Pauser, and L Schmid

Two complications that occurred in connection with the use of CVP catheters in the SVC and IVC in one patient are described: 1. Extravascular injection in the superior mediastinum and in the extrapleural space. 2. Massive thrombosis of the IVC. The differential diagnosis of a wedening of superior mediastinum is discussed. Recommendations are made to prevent these complications.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D002404 Catheterization Use or insertion of a tubular device into a duct, blood vessel, hollow organ, or body cavity for injecting or withdrawing fluids for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. It differs from INTUBATION in that the tube here is used to restore or maintain patency in obstructions. Cannulation,Cannulations,Catheterizations
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D013927 Thrombosis Formation and development of a thrombus or blood clot in BLOOD VESSELS. Atherothrombosis,Thrombus,Blood Clot,Blood Clots,Thromboses
D014682 Vena Cava, Inferior The venous trunk which receives blood from the lower extremities and from the pelvic and abdominal organs. Inferior Vena Cava,Inferior Vena Cavas,Vena Cavas, Inferior
D014683 Vena Cava, Superior The venous trunk which returns blood from the head, neck, upper extremities and chest. Superior Vena Cava,Superior Vena Cavas,Vena Cavas, Superior
D014684 Venae Cavae The inferior and superior venae cavae. Cavae, Venae

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