title: Subclavian artery injury following percutaneous insertion of dialysis catheter.
abstract: Iatrogenic subclavian artery injury is a rare but recognized complication of central venous catheterization. The lesion is more severe and complex to treat when produced by large catheters such as dialysis catheters. A case is presented below with a discussion of vascular access for renal replacement therapy and the principles of treating penetrating arterial trauma at this location.
authors.affiliation: Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline, Fife, UK.
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Stoica
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fleet
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Howd
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D013348:Subclavian Artery / Q000293:injuries*; D013350:Subclavian Vein