Subclavian Artery Laceration Caused by Pigtail Catheter Removal in a Patient with Pneumothorax.
10.4266/kjccm.2015.30.2.119
- Author:
Hyo Jin KIM
;
Yang Hyun CHO
;
Gee Young SUH
;
Jeong Hoon YANG
;
Kyeongman JEON
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
hemothorax;
laceration;
pneumothorax;
subclavian artery;
thoracostomy
- MeSH:
Angiography;
Balloon Occlusion;
Catheters*;
Drainage;
Hemothorax;
Humans;
Lacerations*;
Pneumothorax*;
Subclavian Artery*;
Thoracostomy
- From:Korean Journal of Critical Care Medicine
2015;30(2):119-122
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
We report a case of subclavian artery laceration caused by the removal of a pigtail pleural drainage catheter in a patient with a pneumothorax. The patient was successfully resuscitated through diagnostic angiography with subsequent balloon occlusion and primary repair of the injured subclavian artery. Although pigtail drainage of a pneumothorax is known to be safe and effective, proper insertion and removal techniques should be emphasized to reduce the risk of complications.
