title: Carotid-jugular arteriovenous fistula and cerebrovascular infarct: a 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 complications associated with central venous catheter insertion have been widely reported, there are few reports of carotid-jugular arteriovenous fistula formation. Endovascular procedures are associated with a risk of immediate and delayed thromboembolic and ischemic complications. We describe a case of a carotid-jugular arteriovenous fistula and a cerebrovascular infarct following the insertion of a double-lumen catheter for hemodialysis access. We provide recommendations for the prevention and the early detection of this iatrogenic complication.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine Department of Nephrology, Erciyes University Medical School, Kayseri, Turkey. doktorsami@mynet.com
authors.forename: Sami
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bahcebasi
authors.forename: Ismail
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Kocyigit
authors.forename: Lutfi
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Akyol
authors.forename: Aydin
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Unal
authors.forename: Murath H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Sipahioğlu
authors.forename: Oktay
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Oymak
authors.forename: Cengiz
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Utas
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002544:Cerebral Infarction / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000601:surgery*; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods