A Case of Spontaneous Hemothorax with a Ruptured Variceal Phrenic Vein

J Chest Surg. 2022 Dec 5;55(6):482-484. doi: 10.5090/jcs.22.017. Epub 2022 Aug 31.

Abstract

Spontaneous hemothorax is rare, with limited data available on its etiology and treatment. We report a case of massive spontaneous hemothorax with a ruptured variceal phrenic vein during pregnancy, likely a complication of the Kasai procedure. Despite closed thoracostomy, the patient's symptoms and imaging findings did not improve. Emergent open thoracotomy and bleeding control were performed.

Keywords: Case report; Ectopic varices; Hemothorax; Varix rupture.

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  • Case Reports