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Brachial plexus compression due to subclavian artery pseudoaneurysm from internal jugular vein catheterization
1Department of Medicine, MLN Medical College, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Indian Journal of Nephrology
|March 31, 2017
Abstract:
Internal jugular vein (IJV) catheterization has become the preferred approach for temporary vascular access for hemodialysis. However, complications such as internal carotid artery puncture, vessel erosion, thrombosis, and infection may occur. We report a case of brachial plexus palsy due to compression by right subclavian artery pseudoaneurysm as a result of IJV catheterization in a patient who was under maintenance hemodialysis.