Treatment of femoral artery pseudoaneurysm with percutaneous thrombin injection

Citation
Ak. Samal et al., Treatment of femoral artery pseudoaneurysm with percutaneous thrombin injection, CATHET C IN, 53(2), 2001, pp. 259-263
Citations number
20
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
ISSN journal
15221946 → ACNP
Volume
53
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
259 - 263
Database
ISI
SICI code
1522-1946(200106)53:2<259:TOFAPW>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
Pseudoaneurysm formation of the femoral artery is a well-known complication following catheter-based vascular procedures. Ultrasound-guided compressio n or surgical correction are commonly used for its repair. We describe a ne w method of treatment for femoral pseudoaneurysm. The pseudoaneurysm is vis ualized by contralateral angiography and thrombosed with a percutaneous thr ombin injection while the distal vessel is isolated with a brief balloon in flation. Fluoroscopically guided percutaneous thrombin injection is a promi sing, minimally invasive technique for the treatment of iatrogenic pseudoan eurysm, especially in patients with compromised distal circulation. (C) 200 1 Wiley-Liss, Inc.