Phrenic nerve palsy: a rare complication of indwelling subclavian vein catheter

Authors
Aggarwal, S Hari, P Bagga, A Mehta, SN
Citation
S. Aggarwal et al., Phrenic nerve palsy: a rare complication of indwelling subclavian vein catheter, PED NEPHROL, 14(3), 2000, pp. 203-204
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY
ISSN journal
0931041X → ACNP
Volume
14
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
203 - 204
Database
ISI
SICI code
0931-041X(200003)14:3<203:PNPARC>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
The use of central venous catheters as access for hemodialysis has become c ommon in children with end-stage renal disease. Phrenic nerve palsy is an u nusual complication of this procedure. We report a case of delayed right di aphragmatic palsy due to phrenic nerve damage resulting from an indwelling right subclavian catheter in a 3-year-old child.