International Journal of Clinical Research

This case involves a 43 year old male patient who suffered iatrogenic pulmonary aortic rupture during thoracentesis and catheterization due to pleural effusion, ultimately leading to death. The patient experienced worsening pleural effusion during hospitalization, unexpected swelling of the puncture site during surgery, followed by symptoms such as difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness. After unsuccessful rescue efforts, the patient was declared dead. The results of forensic examination showed that the rupture of the pulmonary aorta was related to atherosclerotic lesions, and the rupture led to massive bleeding, leading to acute circulatory and respiratory failure. This case emphasizes the impact of risks and underlying diseases in medical procedures, and highlights the important role of forensic identification in determining the cause of death.

Thoracentesis; Pulmonary aorta rupture; Forensic pathology identification; Iatrogenic injury