Abstract
The chest port is an integral part of the treatment of various malignancies. Placement of this intravascular device is achieved most commonly through a double-incision approach and recently by utilizing a newer single-incision technique. The single-incision technique is associated with better cosmetic outcomes, decreased infection rates, and less tissue injury. In this case, during routine double port placement utilizing single-incision subcutaneous infraclavicular approach, inadvertent catheterization of the right subclavian artery at the origin of the right vertebral artery was noted. The defect was repaired with a novel approach utilizing a 7 mm x 7 mm HyperForm compliant balloon (Covidien) under fluoroscopic guidance. At the conclusion of the procedure, the patient had no neurologic deficits and intact vascular exam of the upper extremities.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 20-25 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Vascular Disease Management |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 2 |
State | Published - Feb 1 2015 |
Keywords
- balloon angioplasty
- central line
- endovascular therapy
- iatrogenic cannulation
- subclavian artery intervention
- vascular closure device
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine