title: Axillary vein rupture after angioplasty.
abstract: Venous rupture is an uncommon complication resulting from dialysis graft interventions. The authors describe a case of axillary vein rupture following angioplasty necessitating placement of a covered stent for the control of hemorrhage.
authors.affiliation: Vascular and Interventional Radiology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.
authors.forename: Carl N
authors.initials: CN
authors.lastname: Valentin
authors.forename: Steven M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Zangan