Pseudoaneurysm of the subclavian-vertebral artery junction--case report and review of the literature.
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.
Bernik
Thomas R
TR
Division of Vascular Surgery, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY 11030, USA. bernik@optonline.net.
Friedman
Steven G
SG
Scher
Larry A
LA
Safa
Toufic
T
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