Re-expansion pulmonary edema after thoracentesis for iatrogenic pneumothorax and severe subcutaneous emphysema

Abstract

Subclavian central venous catheterization can cause severe complications, including tension pneumothorax, subcutaneous emphysema, and pneumomediastinum. Re-expansion pulmonary edema after thoracentesis is a life-threatening complication.

Keywords: central venous catheter; pneumothorax; re‐expansion pulmonary edema; subclavian vein; subcutaneous emphysema.