Swan-Ganz catheter-induced pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm: a case of complete resolution without intervention

Can J Surg. 1994 Oct;37(5):420-4.

Abstract

Pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm is a well-recognized and potentially lethal complication of pulmonary artery catheterization. A surgical or interventional radiologic approach has been advocated as the treatment of first choice. A pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm developed in 70-year-old woman after the insertion of a Swan-Ganz catheter for an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Over a 4-month period the pseudoaneurysm regressed and disappeared radiologically. This represents the first report of such an occurrence. The radiographic findings and review of the literature are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aneurysm, False / diagnostic imaging
  • Aneurysm, False / etiology*
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / therapy
  • Catheterization, Swan-Ganz / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pulmonary Artery*
  • Radiography
  • Remission, Spontaneous