These tools will no longer be maintained as of December 31, 2024. Archived website can be found here. PubMed4Hh GitHub repository can be found here. Contact NLM Customer Service if you have questions.


PUBMED FOR HANDHELDS

Search MEDLINE/PubMed


  • Title: An unusual complication of percutaneous catheterization of the internal jugular vein.
    Author: Brandi LS, Mosca F, Carmellini M, Nannoni L, Comite C, Manfrini M.
    Journal: Acta Anaesthesiol Belg; 1984 Sep; 35(3):231-6. PubMed ID: 6524289.
    Abstract:
    A case is presented of a chronic extrapleural hematoma of the right lung apex after attempted cannulation of the internal jugular vein. Although the percutaneous cannulation of internal jugular vein enjoys wide popularity, this procedure is not without potential for serious and late complications.
    [Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]