title: Inadvertent subclavian artery cannulation and options for management.
abstract: Central line placement is an integral part of our daily routine and although it is necessary in a select group of patients, serious complications may occur in up to 10% of cases. Inadvertent placement in the subclavian artery is considered to be one of the most challenging complications to the vascular specialist, which is mainly due to its deep anatomical location. Several endovascular options are available and should be tailored to fit each scenario. Herein, we present different approaches for the management of three cases of inadvertent subclavian artery cannulation. The first patient was treated with a covered stent, the second with prolonged balloon inflation, and the third with a closure device.
authors.affiliation: Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center, West Virginia University, Charleston, WV, USA amousa@hsc.wvu.edu.
authors.forename: Albeir Y
authors.initials: AY
authors.lastname: Mousa
authors.affiliation: Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center, West Virginia University, Charleston, WV, USA.
authors.forename: Shadi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Abu-Halimah
authors.affiliation: Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center, West Virginia University, Charleston, WV, USA.
authors.forename: Aravinda
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nanjundappa
authors.affiliation: Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center, West Virginia University, Charleston, WV, USA.
authors.forename: Ali F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: AbuRahma
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D021721:Balloon Occlusion / Q000379:methods; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous; D019468:Disease Management; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015607:Stents; D013348:Subclavian Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*
keywords: Subclavian; angiogram; balloon; central line; closure devices