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Infected mediastinitis secondary to perforation of superior vena cava by a central venous catheter P. Valat, C. Pellerin, O. Cantini, J. Jougon, F. Delcambre, P. Morales, G. Janvier British Journal of Anaesthesia Volume 88, Issue 2, Pages 298-300 (February 2002) DOI: 10.1093/bja/88.2.298 Copyright © 2002 British Journal of Anaesthesia Terms and Conditions

Fig 1 Computerized tomography showing a widened mediastinum with enhanced density and ‘air pockets’. British Journal of Anaesthesia 2002 88, 298-300DOI: (10.1093/bja/88.2.298) Copyright © 2002 British Journal of Anaesthesia Terms and Conditions

Fig 2 Chest radiograph showing a widened mediastinum, the left catheter (but not the right) and a right pleural effusion. British Journal of Anaesthesia 2002 88, 298-300DOI: (10.1093/bja/88.2.298) Copyright © 2002 British Journal of Anaesthesia Terms and Conditions