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Chest X-ray after aspiration of 1650 mL haemoserous fluid through the CVC. Complete resolution of the pleural effusion.
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A middle-aged woman had a central venous catheter insertion for fluid resuscitation presented with tachypnea and oxygen desaturation 6 h later. Diagnosis was made based on the chest X-ray performed 6 h after the catheter placement. Thereafter, the patient received appropriate treatment.
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... primary cardiology team was consulted, and 1650 mL of haemoserous fluid were aspirated through the catheter with a complete resolution of the effusion (Figure 2). The CVC was removed without complication. ...
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