Malposition of central venous line, paravasat, fluidothorax

CASE

Malposition of central venous line, which does not enter the right subclavian artery, points into mediastinum. Fluid that was administered enters mediastinum and right pleural cavity causing fluidothorax. Contrast administered into the line spills in the upper mediastinum. A chest tube was inserted to drain fluidothorax. Widening of upper mediastinum to the right side peristed longer.

Radiology image - Malposition of central venous line, paravasat, fluidothorax: Thorax, Mediastinum and pleural cavity, Other, Vessels: X-ray - Plain radiograph

Malposition of central venous line, paravasat, fluidothorax

Malposition of central venous line, paravasat, fluidothorax: X-ray - Plain radiographMalposition of central venous line, paravasat, fluidothorax: X-ray - Plain radiographMalposition of central venous line, paravasat, fluidothorax: X-ray - Plain radiographMalposition of central venous line, paravasat, fluidothorax: CT - Computed tomographyMalposition of central venous line, paravasat, fluidothorax: CT - Computed tomographyMalposition of central venous line, paravasat, fluidothorax: CT - Computed tomographyMalposition of central venous line, paravasat, fluidothorax: CT - Computed tomography
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