Abstract
We present a case of intrahepatic artery pseudoaneurysm that developed after blind thoracentesis in a 67-year-old man. This unusual complication demonstrates the value of sonographic guidance in reducing the risk of complications of thoracentesis.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Aneurysm, False / diagnostic imaging
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Aneurysm, False / etiology*
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Blood Flow Velocity
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Hepatic Artery / diagnostic imaging
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Hepatic Artery / injuries*
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Humans
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Liver Circulation
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Liver Function Tests
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Male
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Punctures / adverse effects*
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Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color