Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injury: A Complication of Central Venous Catheterization: A Case Report

This case report highlights the emergence of new complications associated with old procedures as the frequency of their use increases. A 29-year-old man with aplastic anemia was admitted for a bone marrow transplant. Before this procedure, a Hickman line was inserted. This was followed by hoarseness...

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Published in:Angiology 2004-05, Vol.55 (3), p.345-346
Main Authors: Salman, Mahmoud, Potter, Mike, Ethel, Mark, Myint, Fiona
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Blood and lymphatic vessels
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Cardiology. Vascular system
Catheterization, Central Venous - adverse effects
Diseases of the peripheral vessels. Diseases of the vena cava. Miscellaneous
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Monitoring, Intraoperative
Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injuries
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Summary:This case report highlights the emergence of new complications associated with old procedures as the frequency of their use increases. A 29-year-old man with aplastic anemia was admitted for a bone marrow transplant. Before this procedure, a Hickman line was inserted. This was followed by hoarseness of voice. An examination revealed an immobile left vocal cord. Further investigations did not show any cause for this complication. Therefore, the hoarseness and vocal cord paralysis was attributed to trauma associated with the insertion of the Hickman line.
ISSN:0003-3197
1940-1574
DOI:10.1177/000331970405500316