Hydrothorax, hydromediastinum and pericardial effusion: a complication of intravenous alimentation

Complications secondary to intravenous alimentation are rare but potentially lethal. Massive bilateral pleural effusions and a pericardial effusion developed in a patient receiving prolonged intravenous alimentation. Severe respiratory distress and renal failure ensued. He recovered with appropriate...

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Published inCanadian Medical Association journal Vol. 130; no. 12; pp. 1573 - 1574
Main Authors Damtew, B, Lewandowski, B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Canada Can Med Assoc 15.06.1984
Subjects
Adult
Catheters, Indwelling - adverse effects
Humans
Hydrothorax - etiology
Male
Mediastinal Diseases - etiology
Osmolar Concentration
Parenteral Nutrition - adverse effects
Parenteral Nutrition, Total - adverse effects
Pericardial Effusion
Pleural Effusion
Subclavian Vein
Uremia - etiology
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Summary:Complications secondary to intravenous alimentation are rare but potentially lethal. Massive bilateral pleural effusions and a pericardial effusion developed in a patient receiving prolonged intravenous alimentation. Severe respiratory distress and renal failure ensued. He recovered with appropriate treatment.
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ISSN:0008-4409