Inadvertent subclavian artery cannulation with a central venous catheter; successful retrieval using a minimally invasive technique

C E Redmond; R O'Donohoe; D Breslin; D P Brophy

Inadvertent subclavian artery cannulation with a central venous catheter; successful retrieval using a minimally invasive technique

Ir Med J. 2014 Oct;107(9):292-3.

Authors

C E Redmond, R O'Donohoe, D Breslin, D P Brophy

PMID: 25417392

Abstract

A 48-year-old lady was referred to our department as an emergency following an unsuccessful attempt at central venous catheter insertion, resulting in cannulation of the subclavian artery. She underwent angiography with removal of the catheter and closure of the arteriotomy using an Angio-Seal device. While the optimal management of this scenario has yet to be defined, the use of this minimally invasive technique warrants consideration.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Angiography / methods
Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects*
Device Removal / methods*
Female
Hemostasis, Surgical* / instrumentation
Hemostasis, Surgical* / methods
Humans
Intraoperative Complications* / diagnosis
Intraoperative Complications* / physiopathology
Intraoperative Complications* / surgery
Medical Errors*
Middle Aged
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / methods
Subclavian Artery / injuries*
Treatment Outcome
Vascular Closure Devices
Vascular Surgical Procedures / methods
Vascular System Injuries* / diagnosis
Vascular System Injuries* / etiology
Vascular System Injuries* / physiopathology
Vascular System Injuries* / surgery