Right vertebral artery injury as a result of misplaced internal jugular vein catheter withdrawal
- Author:
Cheong Ping Pau
1
;
Aini AbAziz
2
Author Information
1. Cardiothoracic Surgery Department, Institut Jantung Negara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2. Radiolgy Department, Institut Jantung Negara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- From:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
2019;74(2):182-183
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Central venous cannulation is a common procedure done
for various medical indications. The use of the central
venous cannula is associated with various immediate
complications such as pneumothorax, vascular injury, and
arrhythmia. The following is an unusual case of delayed
presentation of a right vertebral artery injury due to central
venous cannulation which resulted in a posterior circulation
stroke. This is a condition that can be difficult to diagnose
and has a significant impact on patient’s quality of life.
Clinicians and radiologists should be alert to this possibility
to prevent further morbidity resulting from the iatrogenic
injury.
- Full text:6.2019.my1413.pdf
