Subclavian artery to internal jugular vein fistula following percutaneous internal jugular vein catheterization.
The percutaneous internal jugular vein approach is now a commonly performed procedure for central venous catheterization. Iatrogenic arteriovenous fistulae are a very infrequent complication. We report an asymptomatic subclavian artery to internal jugular vein fistula following two percutaneous internal jugular vein catheterization attempts.
D000328:Adult; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013348:Subclavian Artery / Q000293:injuries*