Jugular vein-mammary artery fistula after catheterism for hemodialysis: case report

The demographic characteristics of hemodialysis (HD) patients increase the need for the tunneled cuffed permanent catheter (TCC) as a definitive vascular access (VA) for HD. The internal jugular vein is increasingly being used as a route for TCC or temporary catheter placement and can be associated...

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Published inThe journal of vascular access Vol. 8; no. 2; p. 115
Main Authors Colì, L, Donati, G, Galaverni, M C, Golfieri, R, Raimondi, C, Cianciolo, G, Comai, G, Piccari, M, Rossi, C, Stefoni, S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.2007
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Arteriovenous Fistula - diagnostic imaging
Arteriovenous Fistula - etiology
Catheterization, Central Venous - adverse effects
Catheterization, Central Venous - instrumentation
Catheters, Indwelling
Female
Humans
Jugular Veins - diagnostic imaging
Mammary Arteries - diagnostic imaging
Middle Aged
Phlebography
Radiography, Interventional
Renal Dialysis - methods
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Summary:The demographic characteristics of hemodialysis (HD) patients increase the need for the tunneled cuffed permanent catheter (TCC) as a definitive vascular access (VA) for HD. The internal jugular vein is increasingly being used as a route for TCC or temporary catheter placement and can be associated with serious complications. Among them other authors have described arteriovenous fistula (AVF) creation between the common carotid artery and the right jugular vein. We describe a case of an AVF between the right internal jugular vein and the right internal mammary artery. The fistula was detected during the TCC placement in a patient who underwent several jugular and subclavian catheterisms for HD in her clinical history.
ISSN:1129-7298
DOI:10.1177/112972980700800209