title: Carotid-jugular arteriovenous fistula: case report of an iatrogenic complication following internal jugular vein catheterization.
abstract: Central venous catheterization is frequently performed for perioperative management and long-term intravenous access. Although the complications of central venous catheter insertion have been widely reported, there are few reports of carotid-jugular arteriovenous fistula formation. We describe a case of a carotid-jugular arteriovenous fistula following the insertion of a double-lumen catheter for hemodialysis access. We provide recommendations for the prevention and early detection of this iatrogenic complication.
authors.affiliation: Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Saint Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Kurt P
authors.initials: KP
authors.lastname: Droll
authors.forename: Alan G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Lossing
mesh_terms: D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D020212:Carotid Artery Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D017536:Carotid Artery, Common; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000293:injuries; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D006435:Renal Dialysis