| Literature DB >> 28356671 |
T N Mol1, A Gupta1, U Narain2.
Abstract
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.Entities:
Keywords: Brachial plexus palsy; internal jugular vein catheterization; pseudoaneurysm; subclavian artery
Year: 2017 PMID: 28356671 PMCID: PMC5358159 DOI: 10.4103/0971-4065.179334
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Indian J Nephrol ISSN: 0971-4065