Common carotid artery laceration and innominate artery pseudo-aneurysm following a percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy attempt.

نویسندگان

  • Parag A Brahmbhatt
  • Fagun D Modi
  • Thomas M Roy
  • Ryland P Byrd
چکیده

Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) has become an appropriate alternative to conventional surgical tracheostomy. It is now performed worldwide by a diverse array of physician specialists. Although adverse events are relatively uncommon, serious complications can arise from this bedside procedure. We report a patient who suffered life-threatening hemorrhage from a common carotid artery laceration and pseudo-aneurysm formation in the innominate artery following an elective PDT procedure.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Respiratory care

دوره 59 10  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2014