Key result
Axillary artery puncture for angiography can cause significant brachial plexus injury, prompting a recommendation for immediate surgical exploration if such deficits appear.
Population
2 patients who developed brachial plexus injury following axillary angiography. Case 1 is a 78-year-old…
Design
Case_report
Authors
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May prompt neurologic monitoring after axillary access; leaves open optimal timing of intervention in larger cohorts.
Case Report (n=2)
Brachial plexus injury is a significant potential complication of axillary artery puncture that may require prompt surgical intervention.
Dudrick et al. (1967) conducted a case report in Brachial plexus injury following axillary angiography (n=2). Axillary artery puncture was evaluated on Brachial plexus injury. Axillary artery puncture for angiography can cause significant brachial plexus injury, prompting a recommendation for immediate surgical exploration if such deficits appear.
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