Carotid-jugular arteriovenous fistula and cerebrovascular infarct: A case report of an iatrogenic complication following internal jugular vein catheterization

Bahcebasi S., KOÇYİĞİT I., Akyol L., ÜNAL A., SİPAHİOĞLU M. H., OYMAK O., ...More

HEMODIALYSIS INTERNATIONAL, vol.15, no.2, pp.284-287, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 15 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1542-4758.2010.00525.x
  • Journal Name: HEMODIALYSIS INTERNATIONAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.284-287
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Central venous catheterization is frequently performed for perioperative management and long-term intravenous access. Although complications associated with central venous catheter insertion have been widely reported, there are few reports of carotid-jugular arteriovenous fistula formation. Endovascular procedures are associated with a risk of immediate and delayed thromboembolic and ischemic complications. We describe a case of a carotid-jugular arteriovenous fistula and a cerebrovascular infarct following the insertion of a double-lumen catheter for hemodialysis access. We provide recommendations for the prevention and the early detection of this iatrogenic complication.