A subclavian line complication: embolisation of an arteriovenous fistula. Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • We report a case illustrating the successful non-surgical management of an arteriovenous fistula resulting from central line placement. After diagnosis by angiography transcatheter embolotherapy of the internal mammary artery provided an alternative to thoracotomy in treating this unusual complication.

publication date

  • March 1, 1988

Research

keywords

  • Arteriovenous Fistula
  • Brachiocephalic Veins
  • Catheterization, Central Venous
  • Embolization, Therapeutic
  • Mammary Arteries
  • Thoracic Arteries

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0023975988

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/s0009-9260(88)80035-7

PubMed ID

  • 3281784

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 39

issue

  • 2