False aneurysm of the brachial artery: an unusual complication following accidental puncture by a patient on home haemodialysis.
A case is reported of false aneurysm of the brachial artery following accidental puncture during attempted cannulation of the median cubital vein for routine haemodialysis at home. The merits of early diagnosis and prompt surgical repair are discussed.
Coen
L D
LD
Department of Transplant and Vascular Surgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield.
Johnson
B F
BF
Moorhead
P J
PJ
Raftery
A T
AT
D000783:Aneurysm / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D001815:Bloodletting; D001916:Brachial Artery / Q000293:injuries*; D006437:Hemodialysis, Home / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009339:Needles; D011677:Punctures; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery