Imaging of iatrogenic conditions of the thorax

Radiol Clin North Am. 2014 Sep;52(5):913-28. doi: 10.1016/j.rcl.2014.05.005.

Abstract

Common medical interventions performed by cardiologists, radiologists, surgeons, dentists, and alternative practitioners can result in complications within the thorax that lead to significant patient morbidity. Prompt radiologic identification of iatrogenic complications of medical procedures in the thorax is essential to guide patient triage and treatment. Understanding the approach to common thoracic interventions and the placement of thoracic medical devices can aid radiologists in the evaluation of iatrogenic complications.

Keywords: Catheter placement; Device lead fracture; Iatrogenic; Medical procedures; Thoracic complications.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acupuncture Therapy / adverse effects
  • Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
  • Catheter Ablation / adverse effects
  • Catheterization / adverse effects
  • Foreign Bodies / complications
  • Humans
  • Iatrogenic Disease*
  • Pacemaker, Artificial / adverse effects
  • Radiography, Thoracic / methods*
  • Surgery, Plastic / adverse effects
  • Thoracic Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Thoracic Diseases / etiology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods