Technique of endovascular repair of iatrogenic subclavian artery injury following subclavian vein catheterization

The iatrogenic subclavian artery injury is a rare but potentially serious complication of vein cannulation. use endovascular techniques an alternative to surgical repair especially in patients with concomitant diseases whom immediate, large surgery would be associated high risk perioperative complications. This article discusses technical aspects implantation covered stents based on two cases. Author’s experience and data from literature suggests that management including stent safe effective treatment should considered as method choice among poor general condition and/or major comorbidities.