Subcutaneous and muscle layer seroma complicated with thoracentesis

Diagnostic thoracentesis is a basic and relatively safe diagnostic method for patients with pleural effusion. However, complications of thoracentesis are rare and not well known because of the low incidence. Herein, we report a case of subcutaneous and muscle layer seroma following thoracentesis. Key messageDiagnostic thoracentesis is a basic and relatively safe diagnostic method for patients with pleural effusion. However, complications of thoracentesis are rare and not well known because of the low incidence. Herein, we report a case of subcutaneous and muscle layer seroma following thoracentesis.

Source: Respirology Case Reports - February 23, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Yasuhito Sekimoto, Makiko Kohmaru, Tomoko Okuma, Manabu Tajima, Mitsuaki Sekiya Tags: CLINICAL IMAGE Source Type: research