Iatrogenic Left Internal Mammary Artery Perforation Treated With a Covered Stent Via Transradial Approach.
Inadvertent perforation of the left internal mammary artery during a blind approach to the subclavian vein for pacemaker or central venous catheter insertion is an emergency that requires immediate treatment. Covered stent deployment is a quick and effective treatment, especially in patients with hemodynamic instability. The procedure may be safely performed by using the radial approach. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.).
['Baldi|Giulia Santagostino|GS|', 'Trabattoni|Daniela|D|', 'Teruzzi|Giovanni|G|', 'Mancini|Elisabetta|E|', 'Montorsi|Piero|P|']
CTA, computed tomography angiography ICD, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator LIMA, left internal mammary artery cardiac pacemaker complication hemorrhage thoracic