A subclavian line complication: embolisation of an arteriovenous fistula.
We report a case illustrating the successful non-surgical management of an arteriovenous fistula resulting from central line placement. After diagnosis by angiography transcatheter embolotherapy of the internal mammary artery provided an alternative to thoracotomy in treating this unusual complication.
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Department of Radiology, University of Chicago, Illinois 60637.
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D000328:Adult; 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; D013895:Thoracic Arteries