Pseudoaneurysm of the subclavian-vertebral artery junction--case report and review of the literature. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Pseudoaneurysm of the subclavian-vertebral artery junction (SVJ) is a rare complication of internal jugular vein catheter placement. Because of its retroclavicular location, arterial injury at the SVJ poses a significant therapeutic challenge. A case report and review of the literature are presented.

publication date

  • November 1, 2002

Research

keywords

  • Aneurysm, False
  • Catheterization, Central Venous

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0036862423

PubMed ID

  • 12476236

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 36

issue

  • 6