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Mediastinal and neck hematoma after cardiac catheterization
Author(s) -
Jao Yeun Tarl Fresner Ng,
Chen Yi,
Fang ChingChang,
Wang ShihPu
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
catheterization and cardiovascular interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1522-726X
pISSN - 1522-1946
DOI - 10.1002/ccd.10476
Subject(s) - medicine , hematoma , cardiac catheterization , complication , catheter , surgery , radiology , vascular access , hemodialysis
Vascular complications after cardiac catheterization are rare and usually occur at the access sites. However, vessels along the tract of the catheter can also be injured, causing bleeding and hematoma formation. We present a 57‐year‐old male who underwent cardiac catheterization via the radial approach, later developing neck and mediastinal hematoma, which was managed conservatively. This complication has only been reported once in the English literature. Cathet Cardiovasc Intervent 2003;58:467–472. © 2003 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.