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Anatomic Variation of Subclavian Artery Visualized on Ultrasound-Guided Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block
Joint Authors
Prasad, Arunima
Kohli, Santvana
Yadav, Naveen
Banerjee, Sumantra Sarathi
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-07-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Use of ultrasonography for performance of nerve and plexus blocks has made the process simpler and safer.
However, at times, variant anatomy of the visualized structures can lead to failure of blocks or complications such as intravascular injections.
This is especially true in case of novice operators.
We report a case of a variant branch of subclavian artery, possibly the dorsal scapular artery passing through the brachial plexus nerve bundles in the supraclavicular area.
Since this variation in anatomy was visualized in the scout scan prior to the performance of the block, it was possible to avoid any accidental puncture.
Hence, a thorough knowledge of the ultrasound anatomy is important in order to identify various aberrations and variations.
It is also prudent to perform a preliminary scan, prior to performance of the block to localize the target area and avoid any inadvertent complications.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kohli, Santvana& Yadav, Naveen& Prasad, Arunima& Banerjee, Sumantra Sarathi. 2014. Anatomic Variation of Subclavian Artery Visualized on Ultrasound-Guided Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-468725
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kohli, Santvana…[et al.]. Anatomic Variation of Subclavian Artery Visualized on Ultrasound-Guided Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-468725
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kohli, Santvana& Yadav, Naveen& Prasad, Arunima& Banerjee, Sumantra Sarathi. Anatomic Variation of Subclavian Artery Visualized on Ultrasound-Guided Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block. Case Reports in Medicine. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-468725
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-468725