Cylothorax Developing Due to Thrombosis in The Subclavian Vein
Yasemin Isik 1 * , Ugur Goktas 1, Orhan Binici 2, Ismail Kati 1
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1 Medicine School of Yuzuncu Yil University, Department of Anesthesiology, Van, Turkey2 Erzican state hospital,Department of Anesthesiology, Erzincan, Turkey* Corresponding Author

Abstract

Chylothorax, which is a rare complication of central venous catheterization, is an accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the pleural space as a result of impairment of the integrity of ductus thoracicus. In this case report, we will look over chylothorax related to thrombus developing following subclavian vein catheterization.

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Article Type: Case Report

EUR J GEN MED, 2013, Volume 10, Issue 4, 243-245

https://doi.org/10.29333/ejgm/82226

Publication date: 09 Oct 2013

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