Horner's syndrome following uncomplicated internal jugular vein catheterization: A case report Komplikasyonsuz i̇nternal juguler venöz kateterizasyon sonrasi gelişen Horner sendromu: Olgu sunumu


HEKİMOĞLU ŞAHİN S., Kaya G., KOYUNCU O., PAMUKÇU Z.

Trakya Universitesi Tip Fakultesi Dergisi, cilt.25, sa.1, ss.79-81, 2008 (Scopus, TRDizin) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 25 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2008
  • Dergi Adı: Trakya Universitesi Tip Fakultesi Dergisi
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.79-81
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Catheterization, central venous/adverse effects, Horner syndrome/etiology, Jugular veins
  • Trakya Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Percutaneous cannulation of the internal jugular vein is widely used for central venous cannulations. Horner's syndrome may develop as a rare complication of internal jugular vein cannulation. We presented a 47-year-old female patient who developed Horner's syndrome one day after uncomplicated internal jugular venous cannulation, which was accompanied by miosis, ptosis, and anisocoria. The symptoms improved within a week. ©Medical Journal of Trakya University. Published by Ekin Medical Publishing. All rights reserved.