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R. Adar, MD; M. Mozes, MD
Tel Aviv, Israel

JAMA. 1970;214(2):372.

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To the Editor.—

Complications resulting from puncture and catheterization of the subclavian vein so far reported have been mainly of two types: (1) injury to surrounding structures (subclavian artery or other vessels, apical pleura, brachial plexus) or the subclavian vein itself by the needle advancing towards the vein or beyond it, or (2) complications due to the presence of a needle or a catheter in the subclavian vein, such as air embolism, phlebitis, septicemia, and catheter embolism. A different type of complication is reported here.

Report of a Case.—

A 73-year-old male patient underwent resection of a segment of terminal ileum because of small-bowel occlusion due to a healed ischemic lesion. A postoperative x-ray film of the chest appeared normal except for a linear atelectasis in the right lower lung field. Six days later, a breakdown of the anastomosis was treated by another resection. Before the second operation could be . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

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