[Iatrogenic common carotid artery injury secondary to an internal jugular venous catheterization]. / Plaie iatrogène de l'artère carotide commune secondaire a un cathétérisme veineux jugulaire interne.

Carotid injury occurring during venous jugular catheterization is a rare but potentially dramatic event. We report a case of compressive cervical hematoma associated with haemothorax occurred after common carotid artery injury during internal jugular venous catheterization. The diagnosis and management of this type of complication are discussed.