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A late complication of percutaneous radial artery cannulation

A Nazeri1, S Sohawon, B Papadopoulou

  • 1Department of Radiology, CHU Brugmann, Brussels, Belgium.

Acta Clinica Belgica
|August 16, 2011
PubMed

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Infected radial artery pseudoaneurysms are exceptionally rare complications of arterial catheterization. This case highlights a mycotic radial artery pseudoaneurysm in an elderly patient, emphasizing rare infection risks.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Interventional Cardiology

Background:

  • Percutaneous radial artery cannulation is a common procedure.
  • Late complications, such as pseudoaneurysms, are infrequent.
  • Infected pseudoaneurysms represent an exceptional subset of these complications.

Observation:

  • An 82-year-old patient presented with a mycotic radial artery pseudoaneurysm.
  • This occurred as a late complication following arterial catheterization.
  • Risk factors included advanced age and potential staphylococcal infection.

Findings:

  • The case details the development of a mycotic pseudoaneurysm.
  • This highlights an unusual infectious complication of radial artery cannulation.
  • The patient's age and catheter presence were noted risk factors.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the rare but serious risk of infectious pseudoaneurysms post-cannulation.
  • Awareness of this complication is crucial for clinicians managing patients with radial artery catheters.
  • Further vigilance is needed for elderly patients and those with prolonged catheter dwell times.

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