Subclavian artery injury following percutaneous insertion of dialysis catheter

Stoica, S.C.; Fleet, M.; Howd, A.

Revista Medico-Chirurgicala a Societatii de Medici Si Naturalisti Din Iasi 102(3-4): 194-197

1998


ISSN/ISBN: 0048-7848
PMID: 10756874
Document Number: 7691
Iatrogenic subclavian artery injury is a rare but recognized complication of central venous catheterization. The lesion is more severe and complex to treat when produced by large catheters such as dialysis catheters. A case is presented below with a discussion of vascular access for renal replacement therapy and the principles of treating penetrating arterial trauma at this location.

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Subclavian artery injury following percutaneous insertion of dialysis catheter