Open AccessBrachial plexus compression due to subclavian artery pseudoaneurysm from internal jugular vein catheterization
Author(s) -
T. Nisha Mol,
Arvind Gupta,
Upma Narain
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
indian journal of nephrology/indian journal of nephrology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.317
H-Index - 24
eISSN - 1998-3662
pISSN - 0971-4065
DOI - 10.4103/0971-4065.179334
Subject(s) - medicine , internal jugular vein , pseudoaneurysm , subclavian artery , brachial plexus , brachial artery , hemodialysis , surgery , thrombosis , palsy , radiology , aneurysm , alternative medicine , pathology , blood pressure
Internal jugular vein (IJV) catheterization has become the preferred approach for temporary vascular access for hemodialysis. However, complications such as internal carotid artery puncture, vessel erosion, thrombosis, and infection may occur. We report a case of brachial plexus palsy due to compression by right subclavian artery pseudoaneurysm as a result of IJV catheterization in a patient who was under maintenance hemodialysis.