Journal article
Subclavian artery pseudoaneurysm: a rare and serious complication of central venous catheterization in an infant
Abstract
Serious complications of central venous access occur in 0.4–9.9% of patients undergoing attempted central venepuncture. We report an unusual case of an 18-month-old infant in whom a right subclavian artery pseudoaneurysm developed rapidly after attempted subclavian vein catheterization without US guidance failed.
Authors
Koklu E; Poyrazoglu H; Yikilmaz A; Canpolat M; Konuskan B
Journal
Pediatric Radiology, Vol. 38, No. 2, pp. 220–223
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
2 2008
DOI
10.1007/s00247-007-0630-y
ISSN
0301-0449