Fact-sheet: Perfuso-thorax
Updated on 09/17/2021 at 12:16 PM
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Definition
Malpositioning of the right internal jugular central venous catheter
Dissection of the subpleural/extrapleural fat space and diffusion of contrast material into this space
Clinical features
ineffective infusions
CT
-Central venous catheter traversing the internal jugular vein
-Effusion within the subpleural fat space (leakage of infusions into this space)
-Opacification of this subpleural effusion (diffusion of contrast material) if contrast material is injected through this central venous catheter, no washout at different injection phases
Management
Removal of the central venous catheter
