Massive Haemo Thorax Following Ultrasound-Guided Central Venous Catheterization in an Anaesthetized Patient: A Case Report

Abstract

Central venous catheterization is a commonly performed procedure in operation theatre. After the advent of ultrasound (US) guided central venous
catheterization (CVC), the incidence of life-threatening complications has reduced significantly and are rare. We present a case of haemothorax in a young patient after US guided, which was inserted at the end of surgery under anaesthesia. The operator had some technical difficulty while inserting the CVC. The Haemothorax was diagnosed post-operatively in the ward after was missed clinically by radiological investigation. It was treated by inserting a 36 Fr chest drain on the second post-operative day which was removed on the seventh postoperative day and the patient was discharged to home.