Percutaneous cannulation of the internal jugular vein is a widely used and accepted method for central venous cannulation, used for parenteral alimentation, fluid administration, and measurement of pressures. A multitude of complications associated with this procedure have been described. Horner syndrome as a rare complication of internal jugular vein cannulation is presented. (Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition15:199, 1991)
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