Subclavian artery false aneurysm associated with brachial plexus palsy: A complication of parenteral drug addiction

Brachial plexus compression due to subclavian artery pseudoaneurysm from internal jugular vein catheterization

“…In our review, early surgical intervention of compressive hematoma within 48 h resulted in improvement in all patients while late intervention after 48 h resulted in improvement in about half of patients. [78910] Our patient had progressive signs and symptoms of brachial plexopathy.…”

Brachial Plexus Paralysis of a Dominant Arm Due to Hematoma Associated with Internal Jugular Vein Cannulation

“…There is a close anatomic relationship between the brachial plexus and the subclavian artery and vein in the thoracic inlet. Therefore, a small volume of fluid may result in compression of the brachial plexus and neuroplexus . The time of intervention influences prognosis of this complication.…”

“…The time of intervention influences prognosis of this complication. Historical case reports and case series seem to suggest that early surgical intervention, defined as intervention within 48 hours, results in improved chances of partial or full recovery . Late intervention, i.e., after 48 hours, is associated with improvement in half of the patients .…”

“…Therefore, a small volume of fluid may result in compression of the brachial plexus and neuroplexus. [1][2][3][4][5] The time of intervention influences prognosis of this complication. Historical case reports and case series seem to suggest that early surgical intervention, defined as intervention within 48 hours, results in improved chances of partial or full recovery.…”

Axillary Artery Aneurysms

“…12 Also increasing in incidence are false aneurysms associated with parenteraldrug abuse. 13 True aneurysms occur less frequently in most series. When specifically sought, the chronic use ofcrutchesis responsible for most true aneurysm formation.…”