Akitaka Yamamoto1,2, Kei Suzuki1, Hiroshi Sakaida3, Hidenori Suzuki2, Hiroshi Imai1. 1. Emergency and Critical Care Center Mie University Hospital Tsu Mie Japan. 2. Department of Neurosurgery Mie University Graduate School of Medicine Tsu Mie Japan. 3. Department of Innovative Neuro-Intervention Radiology Mie University Graduate School of Medicine Tsu Mie Japan.
Abstract
Case: A 72-year-old man was admitted to the intensive care unit for severe pancreatitis with coagulopathy. He underwent hemodialysis catheter insertion into the internal jugular vein that subsequently leaked arterial blood; vertebral artery cannulation was suspected following a computed tomography scan. Outcome: Under angiographic guidance, the catheter was removed, and an arteriovenous fistula was identified. The patient was successfully treated with endovascular embolization of the affected vertebral artery with detachable coils and N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate. Conclusion: Despite ultrasound guidance, vertebral cannulation can occur, which can result in serious complications. Prompt management is needed to prevent further sequelae. Endovascular embolization with detachable coils and N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate appears to be an effective option for vertebral artery injury in patients with coagulopathy.
Case: A 72-year-old man was admitted to the intensive care unit for severe pancreatitis with coagulopathy. He underwent hemodialysis catheter insertion into the internal jugular vein that subsequently leaked arterial blood; vertebral artery cannulation was suspected following a computed tomography scan. Outcome: Under angiographic guidance, the catheter was removed, and an arteriovenous fistula was identified. The patient was successfully treated with endovascular embolization of the affected vertebral artery with detachable coils and N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate. Conclusion: Despite ultrasound guidance, vertebral cannulation can occur, which can result in serious complications. Prompt management is needed to prevent further sequelae. Endovascular embolization with detachable coils and N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate appears to be an effective option for vertebral artery injury in patients with coagulopathy.