Giant false aneurysm of the subclavian artery. An unusual complication of internal jugular venous cannulation.
A false aneurysm with a diameter of 15 cm developed in the wall of the subclavian artery after attempted internal jugular cannulation. This potentially lethal complication, its diagnosis and treatment are described.
Huddy
S P
SP
South West Thames Regional Cardiothoracic Unit, St George's Hospital, London.
McEwan
A
A
Sabbat
J
J
Parker
D J
DJ
D000328:Adult; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000209:etiology*; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006491:Hemothorax / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008297:Male; D013348:Subclavian Artery / Q000293:injuries*