False aneurysm of the thyrocervical trunk.
False aneurysm of the thyrocervical trunk as a complication of central venous catheterization is rare. We report a case of this complication in a 63-year-old white man and review the history, diagnosis, pathophysiology, and treatment of these aneurysms.
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Department of Surgery, Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, LA 70121, USA.
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D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000209:etiology*; D001158:Arteries / Q000293:injuries; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D002968:Clavicle; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009333:Neck / Q000098:blood supply*; D012540:Scapula / Q000098:blood supply*; D013350:Subclavian Vein; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000098:blood supply*