Ultrasound-guided percutaneous retrieval of non-radiopaque radial line using a microsnare.

Radial arterial lines are inserted in critically ill patients admitted to hospital intensive care units for continuous monitoring of their blood pressure. On removal the line can rarely become transected, potentially leading to thrombosis of the radial artery. Retrieval of the broken fragment can be achieved by open surgery, however other retrieval methods using ultrasound-guidance have been performed as they are considered safer and less invasive.

Adapting a Dialysis Service for Delivery of Percutaneous Arteriovenous Fistulas.

The percutaneous arteriovenous fistula (pAVF) is an exciting and novel addition to the vascular access options available to patients with end-stage kidney disease who require dialysis. Early clinical results have been promising, with high rates of maturation and low rates of reintervention. To successfully adapt an existing hemodialysis service to include the provision of pAVF formation, it is essential to identify and align the interests of key clinical and nonclinical stakeholders.

Superior mesenteric artery thrombosis and small bowel necrosis: An uncommon thromboembolic manifestation in COVID-19 pneumonia.

Thromboembolism is a recognized complication in patients with COVID-19 infection. It is believed that coagulopathy results secondary to severe inflammatory response syndrome with release of cytokines, viral activation of coagulation cascade or viral related vasculitis. Both arterial and venous thromboembolic complications have been described, however venous thromboembolic complications are much far common.

A rare case of iatrogenic pseudoaneurysm of the left brachiocephalic vein after central venous catheterization treated with thrombin injection.

Rupture of the central veins with venous pseudoaneurysm formation is an unusual complication of central venous catheterization. Only seven cases of brachiocephalic venous pseudoaneurysm have been reported in the literature (among these only one was secondary to central venous catheterization). Plain radiographic examination of the chest may show widening of the mediastinum, pleural effusion (haemothorax), and/or opacity overlying the hemithorax of the injured vein.