Horner's Syndrome as a rare complication of tube thoracostomy: Case reports and review of literature

Abstract Horner's Syndrome (HS), caused by the interruption of the oculosympathetic pathway, is a rare yet morbid complication of tube thoracostomy. However, literature regarding HS secondary to tube thoracostomy is limited to case reports, with little comprehensive information available. We re...

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Published inJournal of pediatric surgery Vol. 48; no. 6; pp. 1429 - 1433
Main Authors Thomas, David Terence, Dagli, Tolga E, Kiyan, Gursu
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Inc 01.06.2013
Subjects
Adolescent
Child
Complication
Horner Syndrome - diagnosis
Horner Syndrome - etiology
Horner's Syndrome
Humans
Male
Pediatrics
Postoperative Complications - diagnosis
Surgery
Thoracostomy
Tube thoracostomy
Tube thoracostomy
Complication
Horner's Syndrome
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Summary:Abstract Horner's Syndrome (HS), caused by the interruption of the oculosympathetic pathway, is a rare yet morbid complication of tube thoracostomy. However, literature regarding HS secondary to tube thoracostomy is limited to case reports, with little comprehensive information available. We report two cases and review all cases from the published literature to assess the outcome of this complication. HS secondary to tube thoracostomy leaves sequelae in 45.8% of patients. Immediate removal or repositioning of the tube does not affect prognosis. Therefore, precautions must be taken to avoid this complication.
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ISSN:0022-3468
1531-5037
DOI:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2013.03.074