Rupture of the common carotid artery after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation may be life saving but may result in serious complications. We report a rupture of the carotid artery secondary to fungal infection of the cannulation site in a pediatric patient requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation while awaiting a heart transplant. Prompt diagnosis and surgery resulted in a favorable outcome.
Medical subject headings
- Aneurysm, Infected
- Aneurysm, Ruptured
- Candidiasis
- Carotid Artery Diseases
- Carotid Artery, Common
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
- Heart Transplantation