Andres V. Ayala

Extravasation of TPN into the pleural space, a rare complication of central venous catheter placement: a case report

Background: Complications associated with central venous catheters are well documented in the literature, most of which relate to catheter placement or infections. Nonetheless, on rare occasions, the catheter can erode the arterial wall, allowing medication, fluids, or even total parenteral nutrition to pass into the p...