Kurekci E, Kaye R, Koehler M
Children's Hospital Pittsburgh, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Philadelphia, PA 19134-1095, USA.
J Pediatr. 1998 Jun;132(6):1064-6. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3476(98)70414-7.
This article describes a rare and severe complication of central venous catheterization, namely extensive thrombosis within the venous system of the chest resulting in bilateral chylothorax and chylopericardium. The complication resolved with drainage, catheter removal, and low molecular weight heparin therapy.