title: Inadvertent subclavian artery cannulation with a central venous catheter; successful retrieval using a minimally invasive technique.
abstract: A 48-year-old lady was referred to our department as an emergency following an unsuccessful attempt at central venous catheter insertion, resulting in cannulation of the subclavian artery. She underwent angiography with removal of the catheter and closure of the arteriotomy using an Angio-Seal device. While the optimal management of this scenario has yet to be defined, the use of this minimally invasive technique warrants consideration.
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Redmond
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: O'Donohoe
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Breslin
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Brophy
mesh_terms: D000792:Angiography / Q000379:methods; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D019300:Medical Errors; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D013348:Subclavian Artery / Q000293:injuries*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D065506:Vascular Closure Devices; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D057772:Vascular System Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery