Horner's syndrome secondary to internal jugular venous cannulation.

Abstract

Horner's syndrome is a rare complication following insertion of a central catheter into the internal jugular vein (IJV). A 5-year-old boy, who developed unilateral Horner's syndrome postoperatively following IJV cannulation, is presented. The Horner's syndrome resolved completely after 5 months.

• Authors: Pertti K Suominen, Anna-Maija Korhonen, Sonia J Vaida, Arja S Hiller
• Journal: Journal of clinical anesthesia (J Clin Anesth) Vol. 20 Issue 4 Pg. 304-6 (Jun 2008) ISSN: 0952-8180 [Print] United States
• PMID: 18617132 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Catheterization, Central Venous (adverse effects)
• Child, Preschool
• Follow-Up Studies
• Horner Syndrome (diagnosis, etiology)
• Humans
• Jugular Veins
• Male