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Unexpected complication of arteriovenous fistula of the left common carotid to internal jugular vein following central venous catheterization.
Abstract Incidence of inadvertent arterial puncture secondary to central venous catheter insertion is not common with an arterial puncture rate of <1%. This is due to the advancements and wide availability of ultrasound to guide its insertion. Formation of arteriovenous fistula after arterial puncture is an unexpected complication. Till date, only five cases (including this case) of acquired arteriovenous fistula formation has been described due to inadvertent common carotid puncture. The present case is a 26-year-old man sustained traumatic brain injuries, chest injuries and multiple bony fractures. During res...
Source: Chinese Journal of Traumatology - October 20, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Henry TCL, Huei TJ, Yuzaidi M, Safri LS, Krishna K, Rizal IA, Mohamad Azim MI, Harunarashid H Tags: Chin J Traumatol Source Type: research