Cylothorax developing due to thrombosis in the subclavian vein: A case report

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.

Keywords

• Chylothorax, thrombosis, central venous catheterization

Cylothorax developing due to thrombosis in the subclavian vein: A case report

Öz

Santral venöz kateterizasyonun nadir bir komplikasyonu olan şilotoraks duktus torasikusun bütünlüğünün bozulması sonucu oluşan plevral aralıkta lenfatik sıvı birikimidir. Bu olgu raporunda subklaviyen ven kateterizasyonu sonrası gelişen trombusa bağlı şilotoraksı irdeleyeceğiz

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Şilotoraks, thrombus, santral venöz kateterizasyon

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