Journal Published Online: 01 July 2000
Volume 45, Issue 4

Unexpected Sudden Death from Coronary Sinus Thrombosis. An Unsual Complication of Central Venous Catheterization

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Coronary sinus thrombosis is an unusual but potentially serious complication of the use of central venous devices. We report a fatal case of coronary sinus thrombosis in relation to a malpositioned central venous catheter. The death occurred very soon following the beginning of symptoms and the cause could not be suspected. Direct trauma of the catheter on the coronary sinus endothelium seems the most probable cause of the thrombosis.

Author Information

Suárez-Peñaranda, JM
Institute of Legal Medicine, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Rico-Boquete, R
Institute of Legal Medicine, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Muñoz, JI
Institute of Legal Medicine, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Rodríguez-Núñez, A
University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Martínez Soto, MI
University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Rodríguez-Calvo, M
Institute of Legal Medicine, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Concheiro-Carro, L
Institute of Legal Medicine, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Stock #: JFS14799J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS14799J