Case Report: Repair of an Iatrogenic Right Carotid-Internal Jugular Vein Fistula

A carotid-jugular fistula (CJF) is a direct communication between the carotid artery and jugular vein, which has been described as a rare complication of trauma, central line placement, or surgical intervention. We report a rare case of a patient with a right CJF presumed to be the result of previous central line catheterization. This case report characterizes the vascular pathology and describes the subsequent surgical intervention. The goal of this case report is to provide clinicians with a framework for treating this rare pathology and to contribute to the literature on this devastating potential complication.