title: Pseudoaneurysm of the subclavian-vertebral artery junction--case report and review of the literature.
abstract: Pseudoaneurysm of the subclavian-vertebral artery junction (SVJ) is a rare complication of internal jugular vein catheter placement. Because of its retroclavicular location, arterial injury at the SVJ poses a significant therapeutic challenge. A case report and review of the literature are presented.
authors.affiliation: Division of Vascular Surgery, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY 11030, USA. bernik@optonline.net.
authors.forename: Thomas R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Bernik
authors.forename: Steven G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Friedman
authors.forename: Larry A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Scher
authors.forename: Toufic
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Safa
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008297:Male; D013350:Subclavian Vein; D014711:Vertebral Artery