IATROGENIC INJURY OF THE SUBCLAVIAN ARTERY TREATED PERCUTANEOUSLY WITH ARTERIAL CLOSURE DEVICE

Inês Antunes, Carlos Pereira, Gabriela Teixeira, Carlos Veiga, Daniel Mendes, Carlos Veterano, Henrique Rocha, João Castro & Rui Almeida
Introduction: Subclavian arterial puncture is a relatively frequent complication of attempted placement of central venous catheters (CVC). The placement of a CVC in the artery is rarer, but with potential serious complications especially in its withdrawal. Anticipating these complications, control of potential bleeding in catheter withdrawal is usually performed by surgical or endovascular approach with endoprosthesis release. Our goal is to present the treatment with a percutaneous arterial closure device. Materials / Methods: Presentation of...
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