Horner's Syndrome Secondary to Internal Jugular Catheterization: A Case Report

Sari I., Aybal A., Eser B., Unal A., ALTUNTAŞ F., ÜNAL A., ...More

ERCIYES MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.28, no.4, pp.230-232, 2006 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 28 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Journal Name: ERCIYES MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, Veterinary Science Database, Directory of Open Access Journals, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.230-232
  • Keywords: Catheterization, Homer syndrome, Juguler veins
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

We present a case who developed Horner's syndrome following repeated attempts at catheterization of the internal juguler vein for parenteral antimicrobial drug administration. No other neurologic finding or evidence of mass lesions in the neck or puhnonctry apex could be determined. Homer syndrome should be considered as a possible complication of percutaneous internal juguler vein catheterization.