Kinked intercostal catheter

Case contributed by Sachi Hapugoda
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Intercostal catheter in situ with no drain output.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
x-ray

The left-sided ICC appears kinked within the left pleural space. Right Port-a-Cath with the tip in the atriocaval junction. Slightly decreased left pneumothorax. The previously seen left pleural effusion appears to show near complete resolution. Persistent right pleural effusion and right lower zone atelectasis.

Case Discussion

A case of kinked ICC tubing resulting in drain malfunction.

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