Percutaneous embolization of subclavian pseudoaneurysmatic arteriovenous iatrogenic fistula by steel coils.
A case of iatrogenic subclavian arterio-venous fistula with pseudoaneurysm formation is described. Treatment by means of percutaneous embolization, on the venous side, with steel coils has been successful; in order to avoid complications, the arterial side was blocked by an angioplasty balloon. After discussing the more common complications of subclavian vein puncture, the Authors conclude that percutaneous embolization is a valuable alternative to surgery even in such a lesion, especially when the surgical risk is high.
Meloni
T
T
Department of Radiology, Aoste Regional Hospital, Italy.
Carbonatto
P
P
Rossi
G
G
Aillon
C
C
Marti
G
G
Devoti
G
G
D000783:Aneurysm / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013348:Subclavian Artery / Q000293:injuries*; D013350:Subclavian Vein