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KMID : 0356920080550040506
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Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
2008 Volume.55 No. 4 p.506 ~ p.510
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Perforation of the superior vena cava during liver transplantation - A case report -
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Seo Kwi-Chu
Choi Dong-Lak
Jung Jin-Yong
Rho Woon-Seok
Song Seok-Young
Kim Jung-Eun
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Abstract
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Placement of a pulmonary artery catheter for hemodynamic monitoring in the operating room or intensive care unit is very useful, but this is associated with various complications. They are rupture of the pulmonary artery, pneumothorax, hemothorax, thromboembolism, hemoptysis, arrythmia, valvular damage, sepsis, rupture of the balloon, entrapment or knotting of the catheter and so on. We experienced a case of perforation of the superior vena cava that was caused by a pulmonary artery catheter during liver transplantation. We diagnosed hemothorax during the operation, and we recognized the perforation by performing thoracoscopy. The perforation site was sutured successfully and there were no more problems.
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KEYWORD
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liver transplantation, perforation of superior vena cava, pulmonary artery catheter
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