Complication of Tube Thoracostomy: Horner's Syndrome

Çelik B., GÜRZ S., Pirzirenli M. G., Surucu Z. P.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND ANALYTICAL MEDICINE, vol.4, pp.308-310, 2013 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 4
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.4328/jcam.2311
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND ANALYTICAL MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.308-310
  • Keywords: Horner's Syndrome, Tube Thoracostomy, Complication
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Horner's syndrome is paresis of oculosympathetic pathway. Although tube thoracostomy is the most commonly performed procedure in the thoracic surgical practice, Horner's syndrome due to apical insertion of chest tube is extremely rare. In this study, a patient who developed Horner's syndrome due to apical insertion of chest tube are presented with literature.