| Literature DB >> 24426397 |
Ajay Malviya1, J K Yadav2, Nitin Negi3, C Gautam Singh2.
Abstract
Femoral vein cannulation is often used in resuscitation and in critical care units. We report an uncommon complication of femoral vein counterpuncture-peritoneal puncture and the consequences which led us to diagnose a missed traumatic diaphragmatic rupture.Entities:
Keywords: Femoral cannulation; Femoral vein counterpuncture; Hemoperitoneum; Hemothorax; Peritoneal puncture; Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture
Year: 2011 PMID: 24426397 PMCID: PMC3585529 DOI: 10.1007/s12262-011-0323-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Indian J Surg ISSN: 0973-9793 Impact factor: 0.656