Brachial plexus compression due to subclavian pseudoaneurysm from cannulation of jugular vein hemodialysis catheter

American Journal of Kidney Diseases : the Official Journal of the National Kidney Foundation
D C TarngK P Lin

Abstract

Jugular venous cannulation is generally safer than subclavian cannulation. The traumatic complications associated with jugular vein hemodialysis catheters are rare. A jugular vein, therefore, has become the preferred site for hemodialysis catheter insertion. We describe the first case of brachial plexus compression attributable to delayed recognition of a right subclavian pseudoaneurysm as a complication of jugular venous cannulation of hemodialysis catheter. We advocate that any neck swelling, new bruit, and the symptoms of brachial plexopathy after jugular venous cannulation warrant an intensive investigation to exclude arterial injury. Because delayed diagnosis may lead to a worsened prognosis in patients with brachial plexus palsy, physicians should exercise vigilance to detect and manage early the potentially serious and fatal complications of subclavian artery pseudoaneurysm and brachial nerve injury.

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