Therapeutic embolization of an internal mammary artery damaged by placement of a central venous catheter.
We describe the embolization of a left internal mammary artery damaged by left internal jugular venous catheterization. Because potentially serious complications can occur with a blind approach for central venous catheterization, portable ultrasound machines should be used more often to ensure correct placement of the catheter.
Abbott
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Department of Radiology, Countess of Chester Hospital, UK.
Evans
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D000328:Adult; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002585:Cesarean Section; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008323:Mammary Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011859:Radiography