Subclavian artery pseudoaneurysm   successful exclusion with a covered self-expanding stent.
Subclavian pseudoaneurysms are rare clinical entities occurring most commonly after iatrogenic injury to the subclavian artery. The management of subclavian pseudoaneurysms remains a challenge because of their non-compressibility and close proximity to vital intra-thoracic structures. Until recently, the treatment of choice was surgical intervention. In this case report, an iatrogenic subclavian pseudoaneurysm was successfully managed using a covered, self-expanding stent after an uncovered stent was unsuccessful in sealing the pseudoaneurysm.
Hernandez
Jorge A
JA
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
Pershad
Ashish
A
Laufer
Nathan
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D000368:Aged; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D000792:Angiography; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015607:Stents; D013348:Subclavian Artery / Q000293:injuries*; D018608:Ultrasonography, Doppler