Delayed bilateral pneumothorax after subclavian vein catheterization

John M. Oropello, Andrew Leibowitz, Pedro Sepulveda, Henry Kuerer, Ernest Benjamin

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Abstract

A delayed bilateral pneumothorax complicated unilateral left subclavian vein catheterization and required treatment with tube thoracostomy. This case is unique in the demonstration that bilateral pneumothorax can present in a delayed fashion, and that, as a result of a previously formed pleuropleural fistula, it can occur in patients with a history of noncardiac surgery involving median sternotomy. Historical data on delayed pneumothoraces and bilateral pneumothoraces are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)261-263
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Intensive Care Medicine
Volume10
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1995

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