Arteriovenous fistula formation after central venous catheterisation

Internal jugular vein fistula mimicking dural arteriovenous fistula after cardiac pacemaker placement

“…A few cases of arteriovenous fistulae have been reported after AICD placement, and arteriovenous fistulae arising from central line placement, procedures requiring cannulation of the internal jugular vein, and trauma are also documented [4] , [5] , [6] – 7] . Some authors have posited that this may arise in iatrogenic settings as a consequence of inadvertent “double puncture” involving both the internal jugular vein and carotid artery [2] .…”

Pitfalls in internal jugular vein cannulation

“…Moreover, arteriovenous (AV) fistula formation has been reported with IJV cannulation, especially after removing accidental arterial catheters; these have manifested as profound hemiparesis symptoms and an innocuous humming in the ear[ 7 , 8 ]. Although AV fistula is more common on the right side, the left-sided AV fistula has been reported after left IJV cannulation attempt[ 9 ].…”