Arteriovenous fistula as a complication of temporary pacemaker insertion: treatment with percutaneous embolization.
Arteriovenous fistula is a rare complication of central venous catheterization. We present a case of right internal mammary artery-to-right innominate vein fistula resulting from emergent insertion of a temporary pacemaker. Percutaneous management is discussed and the literature is reviewed.
Cooper
S G
SG
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.
Lewis
J
J
Pollak
J S
JS
Denny
D F
DF
D000328:Adult; D001024:Aortic Valve Stenosis / Q000628:therapy; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D016121:Brachiocephalic Veins; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008323:Mammary Arteries; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial; D019736:Prostheses and Implants