Iatrogenic Right Subclavian Artery Giant Pseudoaneurysm in a 1-Year Old Case
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Iatrogenic Right Subclavian Artery Giant Pseudoaneurysm in a 1-Year Old Case

Anatol J Gen Med Res 2021;31(3):432-435 DOI: 10.5222/terh.2021.64325
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Abstract

Central venous punctures are performed frequently in pediatric intensive care units, but life threatening complications are rare due to these. A pseudoaneurysm was observed after 1 month following right subclavian puncture, in a 1-year old case, who has been followed at intensive care units since birth. Surgery was performed by modified ‘trapdoor’ incision as a combination of right supraclavicular and median sternotomy incisions to the case; suffering from right brachial plexus compression symptoms, diminished right arm arterial flow, and vena cava superior syndrome symptoms.

Keywords: Pseudoaneurysm, catheter, pediatric, subclavian artery.