Cardiac tamponade due to internal jugular catheterization after lung resection: a rare but life-threatening complication (case report)

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GÜNEŞ S. G., Gülmez B., Saçar K., Şığva B. İ. E.

BMC Anesthesiology, vol.25, no.1, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 25 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.1186/s12871-025-03403-5
  • Journal Name: BMC Anesthesiology
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Keywords: Internal jugular venous catheterization, Myocardial injury, Pericardial tamponade
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Internal jugular venous catheterization is an invasive procedure, and there are life-threatening complications that require urgent intervention. In this study, we present a young patient who developed myocardial injury due to internal jugular catheterization. Case: The patient underwent middle lobectomy for bronchiectasis. Right internal jugular venous catheterization was performed. In the fourth postoperative hour, resuscitation was initiated due to sudden hypotension, tachycardia, and altered consciousness. Bedside echocardiography, performed to evaluate the etiology of the acute presentation, revealed diffuse fluid accumulation in the pericardial cavity. Following fluid drainage, hemodynamic stability was achieved. Discussion: Possible complications can be life-threatening, and rapid diagnosis along with prompt treatment may be life-saving.