Injection of the subcoracoid bursa: a cause of technical failure in shoulder arthrography.
On two occasions in nine years inadvertent puncture of the subcoracoid bursa resulted in failed shoulder arthrography. This little-known bursa does not communicate with the shoulder joint. If this error is recognized at fluoroscopy the contrast medium can be withdrawn, the needle repositioned, and the procedure completed in the usual manner.
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Department of Radiology, Boston University School of Medicine, Massachusetts.
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D000328:Adult; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
D003287:Contrast Media