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Osilama E, Satchell EK, Ballehaninna UK. Delayed ulnar artery pseudoaneurysm presentation after percutaneous cardiac intervention: A case report and review of the literature. Vascular 2024:17085381241238267. [PMID: 38447047 DOI: 10.1177/17085381241238267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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PURPOSE Here we present a case of a 62-year-old female with a delayed ulnar artery pseudoaneurysm presentation after cardiac catheterization. CASE REPORT A 62-year-old woman with multiple medical comorbidities including end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis (HD) and atrial fibrillation on tablet apixaban who presented 8 weeks after cardiac catheterization through right ulnar artery access with a pulsatile mass, pain, and tingling of her right-hand fingers. Ultrasound exam confirmed presence of ulnar artery pseudoaneurysm with >2 cm active chamber. This pseudoaneurysm was repaired via forearm exploration, evacuation of hematoma, and primary repair with non-absorbable sutures. CONCLUSION We report a case of delayed ulnar artery pseudoaneurysm presentation following cardiac catheterization through the right ulnar artery. Open surgical repair offers a definitive addressal of ulnar artery pseudoaneurysm and removes ulnar nerve compressive neuropathy with less risk of distal embolization in patients with delayed pseudoaneurysm presentation whenever ultrasound-guided thrombin injection (UGTI) is contraindicated.
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- Eshiemomoh Osilama
- Department of General Surgery, Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA, USA
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Loh EJ, Allen R. Endovascular treatment of refractory iatrogenic femoral artery pseudoaneurysm using Amplatzer vascular plugs following unsuccessful retrograde Angio-Seal deployment. Indian J Radiol Imaging 2021; 29:211-214. [PMID: 31367094 PMCID: PMC6639869 DOI: 10.4103/ijri.ijri_332_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Iatrogenic common femoral artery pseudoaneurysm is a well-known vascular access complication of angiography and transfemoral intervention. Thrombin injection is a well-accepted technique in treating these pseudoaneurysms but possess a significant risk of distal lower extremity thrombosis leading to severe consequences. Several case reports described the novel approach to closing these pseudoaneurysms via a retrograde deployment of an Angio-Seal vascular closure device. We describe a case of a successful treatment of refractory iatrogenic femoral artery pseudoaneurysm using Amplatzer vascular plugs following unsuccessful retrograde deployment of an Angio-Seal vascular closure device.
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- Eu Jhin Loh
- Department of General Surgery, Calvary Mater Hospital, Waratah, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Medical Imaging, The Canberra Hospital, Garran, ACT, Australia
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Shin JH, Song Y, Sheen JJ, Lee D, Chung J, Lee GY, Jeong H, Han S, Choi JH, Hwang SM, Lee DH. Safety and Effectiveness of Percutaneous Low-Dose Thrombin Injection for Femoral Puncture Site Pseudoaneurysms in Neurointervention: Single-Center Experience. Neurointervention 2020; 15:25-30. [PMID: 31893630 PMCID: PMC7105095 DOI: 10.5469/neuroint.2019.00206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2019] [Accepted: 12/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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PURPOSE We present ultrasound-guided percutaneous low-dose thrombin (200-250 IU) injection for the treatment of iatrogenic femoral pseudoaneurysms. Second, we compared patient and procedure factors between subcutaneous hematoma and pseudoaneurysm groups. MATERIALS AND METHODS From April 2012 to May 2018, 8425 patients underwent neurointervention. Among these patients, 18 had small subcutaneous hematomas and 6 had pseudoaneurysms. Pseudoaneurysms in the neck and entire sac were visualized, and low-dose thrombins were injected while visualizing a "whirlpool" hyperechoic core in the pseudoaneurysm sac. Subcutaneous hematomas were treated with simple compression. We compared the following parameters between the subcutaneous hematoma group and pseudoaneurysm group: sex, age, body mass index (BMI), type of procedure, heparin usage, sheath size, procedure time, and number of previous neurointervention procedures with the Mann-Whitney U test. RESULTS Most of the pseudoaneurysms were successfully occluded with 200 IU of thrombin (n=5). Only 1 pseudoaneurysm required a slightly higher thrombin concentration (250 IU, n=1). During the short-term follow-up, no residual sac was observed and no surgical repair was necessary. Pain in the groin region was alleviated. During the 1-month follow-up, no evidence of pseudoaneurysm recurrence nor subcutaneous hematoma was noted. Patient factors (sex, age, and BMI) and procedure factors (heparin usage, sheath size, procedure time, number of previous procedures) were not statistically different between the subcutaneous hematoma and pseudoaneurysm groups. CONCLUSION Ultrasound-guided percutaneous low-dose thrombin injection (200-250 IU) is safe, effective, and less invasive for treating iatrogenic femoral pseudoaneurysm in neurointervention.
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- Jae Ho Shin
- Department of Radiology, Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Petrou E, Malakos I, Kampanarou S, Doulas N, Voudris V. Life-threatening Rupture of a Femoral Pseudoaneurysm after Cardiac Catheterization. Open Cardiovasc Med J 2016; 10:201-204. [PMID: 27733869 PMCID: PMC5054504 DOI: 10.2174/1874192401610010201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2015] [Revised: 09/20/2015] [Accepted: 10/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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A pseudoaneurysm refers to a defect in the arterial wall, allowing communication of arterial blood with the adjacent extra-luminal space. Pseudoaneurysms result from traumatic arterial injury. With the increasing utilization of percutaneous arterial interventions, iatrogenic arterial injury has become the predominant cause of pseudoaneurysm formation. Rupture of the pseudoaneurysm comprises a vascular emergency. Clinical suspicion and imaging techniques are the cornerstones of timely diagnosis and appropriate management of the condition. Herein, we report the case of a 69 year-old woman who suffered a life-threatening profunda femoral artery pseudoaneurysm rupture after a routine cardiac catheterization, that was treated surgically.
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- Emmanouil Petrou
- Division of Cardiology, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, Athens, Greece
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- Division of Cardiology, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Metropolitan Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Division of Cardiology, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, Athens, Greece
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Ceccanti S, Frediani S, Andreoli GM, Giannini L, Ferro R, Cozzi DA. Effective compression bandage for repair of a complicated radial artery pseudoaneurysm. Ann Vasc Surg 2014; 28:1319.e9-12. [PMID: 24456862 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2013.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2013] [Revised: 11/12/2013] [Accepted: 12/09/2013] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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We describe a 10-week-old hemophilic infant who developed a large-sized pseudoaneurysm of the radial artery after arterial puncture. Based on our previous experience, compression bandage was elected as first-line treatment. The clinical course was complicated by skin ulceration. However, compression bandage was continued, and complete thrombosis of the pseudoaneurysm occurred after 4 weeks of treatment, preserving arterial patency. Bedside clot evacuation and enzymatic debridement promoted rapid wound healing with negligible scar formation. Compression bandage is a safe and valuable measure for repair of radial artery pseudoaneurysm, even in patients with clotting disorders. Professionals are encouraged to consider the benefit of such an artery-sparing treatment option.
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- Silvia Ceccanti
- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, Azienda Policlinico Umberto I, Rome, Italy; Institute of Child Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, Azienda Policlinico Umberto I, Rome, Italy
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- Pediatric Radiology Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, Azienda Policlinico Umberto I, Rome, Italy
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, Azienda Policlinico Umberto I, Rome, Italy
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, Azienda Policlinico Umberto I, Rome, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, Azienda Policlinico Umberto I, Rome, Italy.
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Latessa V, Fotis T. Ultrasound-guided thrombin injection for treatment of iatrogenic femoral pseudo-aneurysm: a nursing protocol. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR NURSING 2013; 31:165-71. [PMID: 24238099 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvn.2013.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2013] [Revised: 04/03/2013] [Accepted: 04/07/2013] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Femoral pseudo-aneurysm (FPA) is a pulsatile hematoma (false aneurysm) of the femoral artery that communicates with an artery through a disruption in the arterial wall. Most often, FPA develops after an injury or angiographic access to the femoral artery with bleeding into the adjacent tissue. FPA is an uncommon complication, but a very significant one, that can have serious consequences. FPA can initially present as a new thrill or bruit, a pulsatile hematoma, or marked pain and tenderness near the site of arterial puncture. Doppler flow imaging has been the mainstay of diagnosis. Ultrasound (US)-guided compression was the treatment of choice. However, it carries drawbacks including length of time to compress for adequate closure of the artery, discomfort to patients, high recurrence rate in patients receiving anticoagulation, femoral artery thrombosis, and a success rate of only 75% overall. An alternative to compression is US-guided thrombin injection (UGTI) of the FPA. This is a safe procedure that can be done as an outpatient or in an office setting. This paper will provide nursing guidelines and rationale as well as a nursing protocol for the management of patients who undergo UGTI for FPA.
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Dawson J, Fitridge R. Update on aneurysm disease: current insights and controversies: peripheral aneurysms: when to intervene - is rupture really a danger? Prog Cardiovasc Dis 2013; 56:26-35. [PMID: 23993236 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcad.2013.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Peripheral artery aneurysms are rarer than abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA), although the true prevalence is not well known. They often coexist with aortic and other peripheral artery aneurysms. In contrast to AAA, where the principal risk is that of rupture, thromboembolism is more common, contributing a bigger risk in the more common lesions. Although rupture does occur, with incidence related to anatomical site, aneurysm diameter cannot be used to guide management with the same confidence as in AAA. In addition, the rarity of these lesions results in a paucity of evidence with which to guide intervention. Consequently they are difficult lesions to manage, and numerous aneurysm and patient factors must be considered to provide treatment individualised for each case. We discuss popliteal, femoral, carotid, subclavian, upper limb, visceral and false aneurysms, focussing on the risk of rupture and thromboembolism, and current thresholds for intervention, based on the available published literature.
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- Joe Dawson
- Discipline of Surgery, University of Adelaide, and Vascular Unit, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
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Piffaretti G, Mariscalco G, Tozzi M, Rivolta N, Castelli P, Sala A. Predictive factors of complications after surgical repair of iatrogenic femoral pseudoaneurysms. World J Surg 2011; 35:911-6. [PMID: 21264468 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-011-0964-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of the present study was to identify the predictive factors associated with the development of postoperative complications in patients treated with surgical repair of iatrogenic femoral pseudoaneurysm. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between July 1992 and October 2009 we identified 92 cases of iatrogenic femoral pseudoaneurysm treated with conventional surgery. Surgical repair was performed via a longitudinal groin incision. A primary suture was sufficient in most patients. Twenty-nine variables were considered and included in the analyses. RESULTS Urgent interventions were performed in 47 (51.1%) cases. Complications occurred in 22 (23.9%) patients. Bleeding was the most-frequent complication (n = 12), followed by wound infection (n = 6) and atrial fibrillation (n = 3). Overall, patients differed for age only (75.6 ± 7.9 vs. 69.7 ± 10.1; p = .013). Patients with complications required an intensive care unit stay more frequently than those without complications (36.4% vs. 11.4%; p = .007), as well as a longer hospital stay (12.9 ± 8.4 vs. 7.7 ± 7.7 days; p = .013). Bleeding complications were noted to be more frequent in older patients (76.2 ± 8.5 vs. 70.3 ± 9.90 years; p = .056). Wound infections showed a higher correlation with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD: 50.0% vs. 15.1%; p = .063). DISCUSSION Bleeding and wound infection were the most frequent complications after surgical repair of iatrogenic femoral pseudoaneurysm. Age and COPD were the most important predictive factors for these complications. Patients with postoperative complications required a longer postoperative hospital stay.
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- Gabriele Piffaretti
- Vascular Surgery Department of Surgical Sciences, Varese University Hospital, University of Insubria School of Medicine, Via Guicciardini 9, 21100, Varese, Italy.
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Höglund J, Stenestrand U, Tödt T, Johansson I. The Effect of Early Mobilisation for Patient Undergoing Coronary Angiography; A Pilot Study with Focus on Vascular Complications and Back Pain. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2011; 10:130-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcnurse.2010.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2009] [Revised: 05/20/2010] [Accepted: 05/26/2010] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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- Johan Höglund
- Department of Cardiology, Linköping University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiology, Linköping University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiology, Linköping University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiology, Linköping University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden
- Dept. of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Nursing Science, Linköping University, Sweden
- Molde University Colleges, Faculty of Health Sciences, Molde, Norway
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Jibran R, Khan JA, Hoye A. Gender Disparity in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Acute Coronary Syndromes – Does it Still Exist in Contemporary Practice? ANNALS OF THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE, SINGAPORE 2010. [DOI: 10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.v39n3p173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Introduction: Prior studies have demonstrated evidence of a disparity in the treatment and outcome of male compared to female patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Materials and Methods: From a dedicated database, we retrospectively analysed all consecutive patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) admitted to our institution for PCI in 2008. Baseline and procedural characteristics as well as complications were then evaluated for male patients (n = 331) as compared with female patients (n = 137). Results: Women were noted to be older at the time of presentation (66.1 ± 10.0 vs 60.7 ± 11.6 years, P <0.00001), the groups were otherwise well matched in terms of baseline characteristics. Female patients were treated with significantly smaller diameter stents (2.86 ± 0.44 vs 2.96 ± 0.50 mm, P = 0.04), though the proportion of drug-eluting stents was similar (53.7% vs 50.5%, P = 0.5). Female patients were significantly less likely to receive optimal medical therapy with lesser use of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor (26.3% vs 55.3%, P <0.0000001), and beta-blockers (83.9% vs 90.9%, P = 0.04). At 30 days, there were no differences in the rate of major adverse cerebrovascular or cardiac events (2.9% vs 3.9%, P = 0.8), though females had a significantly higher rate of femoral access site pseudoaneurysm (4.4% vs 0.9%, P = 0.02). Conclusions: There remains evidence for continued gender disparity in contemporary practice; despite evidence for efficacy in ACS patients, females received a notably lower use of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors and beta-blockers. Women are also significantly more likely to develop femoral access site complications with pseudoaneurysm development; it is important therefore to optimise procedures for sheath removal in female patients or give strong consideration to the use of radial access site.
Key words: Angioplasty, Female, Stent
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- Castle Hill Hospital, Kingston-upon-Hull, UK
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Treatment of refractory iatrogenic femoral artery pseudoaneurysm with a vascular closure device. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2009; 20:1639-40. [PMID: 19854067 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2009.08.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2009] [Revised: 08/20/2009] [Accepted: 08/26/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Fitts J, Ver Lee P, Hofmaster P, Malenka D. Fluoroscopy-Guided Femoral Artery Puncture Reduces the Risk of PCI-Related Vascular Complications. J Interv Cardiol 2008; 21:273-8. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8183.2008.00351.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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RAMANA RAVIK, SINGH AMANDEEP, DIETER ROBERTS, MORAN JOHNF, STEEN LOWELL, LEWIS BRUCEE, LEYA FERDINAND. Femoral Angiogram Prior to Arteriotomy Closure Device Does Not Reduce Vascular Complications in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Catheterization. J Interv Cardiol 2008; 21:204-8. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8183.2007.00342.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Kalapatapu VR, Shelton KR, Ali AT, Moursi MM, Eidt JF. Pseudoaneurysm: A review. CURRENT TREATMENT OPTIONS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE 2008; 10:173-83. [DOI: 10.1007/s11936-008-0019-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Postcatheterization femoral artery pseudoaneurysms: therapeutic options. A case-controlled study. Int J Surg 2008; 6:214-9. [PMID: 18455971 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2008.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2007] [Revised: 02/29/2008] [Accepted: 03/12/2008] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Postcatheterization femoral artery pseudoaneurysm is a troublesome complication following percutaneous canulations of the femoral artery. Both diagnostic and therapeutic options in the management of these pseudoaneurysms have changed dramatically, with surgery being required only rarely. We aimed to perform a comprehensive review of our experience, techniques and results in treating postcatheterization femoral artery pseudoaneurysms. METHODS A retrospective study of all patients presenting with local complications following invasive percutaneous femoral artery canulations over a five-year period was performed. Physical examination with color Doppler ultrasound analysis identified 29 femoral artery pseudoaneurysms. Surgery, duplex-guided compression, and thrombin injection were the main therapeutic options. RESULTS Fourteen cases of femoral artery pseudoaneurysms were treated by duplex-guided compression obliteration with a 78.5% success rate. Four patients had spontaneous thrombosis of their pseudoaneurysms. Five patients underwent percutaneous thrombin injection. Six patients had conventional surgery. Three cases failed duplex-guided compression: one closed with thrombin injection, and two were repaired surgically. Follow-up US showed no recurrent pseudoaneurysms for patients who underwent successful duplex-guided compression. CONCLUSION Despite the voluminous data in the literature of treating postcatheterization femoral artery pseudoaneurysms by thrombin guided injection, as a quick and effective method of therapy, with infrequent failures and complications, our study confirms the clinical usefulness of duplex-guided compression in the management of these pseudoaneurysms. The possibility of spontaneous thrombosis of small pseudoaneurysms is emphasized.
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Shindo S, Kato K, Motohashi S, Kaga S, Inoue H, Matsumoto M. Delayed femoral pseudoaneurysm formation after percutaneous coronary intervention. Clin Imaging 2007; 31:162-4. [PMID: 17449376 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2007.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2006] [Accepted: 01/22/2007] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Five femoral pseudoaneurysms were treated among 573 patients who underwent percutaneous coronary interventions. Four of the five patients suffered from diabetes mellitus and four patients needed regular hemodialysis due to chronic renal failure. One patient's course was complicated by infection. One patient was healed by compression therapy and four patients were treated successfully by surgery, which included an extraanatomic bypass and a thromboendoarterectomy. Diabetes and regular hemodialysis are major risks for the formation of femoral pseudoaneurysm after catheter intervention at present.
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- Shunya Shindo
- Second Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Yamanashi, 1110 Shimokato, Chuo City, Yamanashi 409-3898, Japan.
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As the associated risks of infrainguinal balloon angioplasty and stenting have fallen and the relative success rates have risen in recent years, the threshold for offering endovascular treatment to patients with claudication has significantly decreased. Patients once considered appropriate only for risk-factor modification, exercise therapy, and medical treatment are now increasingly being offered percutaneous revascularization as a primary treatment option. Similarly, occlusive disease of the tibial vessels, once thought to be the exclusive domain of operative bypass, is increasingly being treated percutaneously. Over this same period, results of operative infrainguinal arterial reconstruction have also considerably improved. In modern times, excellent outcomes following bypass grafting with autogenous vein to the tibial level have been demonstrated, with morbidity, mortality, and long-term patency equivalent to that of more proximal bypasses. Evidence supports the view that the anatomic level of the distal anastomosis is less critical to the long-term outcome of the procedure than factors such as operative indication and conduit quality. Within the context of this changing climate, it is an appropriate time to examine and potentially redefine the role of both endovascular and open surgical intervention for a population that has not traditionally been offered revascularization, patients with claudication secondary to infrageniculate occlusive disease.
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- Matthew T Menard
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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Chhatriwalla AK, Bhatt DL. Walk this way: early ambulation after cardiac catheterization--good for the patient and the health care system. Mayo Clin Proc 2006; 81:1535-6. [PMID: 17165630 DOI: 10.4065/81.12.1535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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True aneurysms of the femoral artery are uncommon. They are most often identified in elderly males and are frequently associated with aneurysms at other locations. Femoral artery aneurysms that are symptomatic or larger than 2.5 cm should be repaired in order to prevent limb-threatening complications, such as rupture, thrombosis, or embolization. Open repair is the standard method of treatment and should be preceded by evaluation for coexisting aortoiliac or popliteal aneurysms, assessment of superficial femoral artery patency, and determination of the point of origin of the deep femoral artery relative to the aneurysm sac. Femoral artery pseudoaneurysms are most often seen in the setting of previous femoral artery catheterization but may also be associated with trauma, anastomotic leakage, or infection. The majority of femoral pseudoaneurysms less than 3 cm in diameter will spontaneously thrombose and may be observed with serial duplex ultrasound exams in asymptomatic patients. Symptomatic pseudoaneurysms, pseudoaneurysms with a diameter greater than 3 cm, and those found in patients who are anticoagulated should usually be treated. Ultrasound-guided thrombin injection is our preferred method for treating femoral pseudoaneurysm because of its low risk, high success rate, and efficacy in the setting of anticoagulation. Ultrasound-guided compression is an alternative method that may be considered when thrombin products are contraindicated. Open pseudoaneurysm repair should be undertaken in the setting of infection, rapid expansion, or if less-invasive methods are not technically feasible.
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- Matthew A Corriere
- Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
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Pinto DM, Dias Júnior JO, Fonseca BLC, Moreialvar RD, Bez LG, Lopes CDS. Experiência inicial com o uso de adesivo tissular contendo trombina para tratamento do pseudo-aneurisma femoral. J Vasc Bras 2006. [DOI: 10.1590/s1677-54492006000100006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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O pseudo-aneurisma (PSA) após cateterização femoral tem sido diagnosticado com regularidade em serviços com grande movimento de intervenções percutâneas, com incidência variando de 0,05 a 6%. PSA femorais pequenos podem ser acompanhados até a resolução espontânea. As opções de tratamento são: compressão guiada por ultra-som, injeção de trombina para trombose do PSA e tratamento cirúrgico. A injeção percutânea de trombina tem a vantagem de ser um procedimento indolor e rápido. Podem ser utilizados trombina isolada ou preparados contendo trombina associada a fibrinogênio e fatores de coagulação. A experiência inicial dos autores de cinco casos tratados com injeção de adesivo tissular contendo trombina mostrou resultado satisfatório em quatro; um caso necessitou tratamento cirúrgico. Não houve sucesso com uso isolado de trombina humana, porém, ocorreu trombose imediata após injeção de preparado de trombina associada a fibrinogênio/fator XIII. Neste artigo, são discutidas as opções de tratamento dos PSA femorais e a técnica do uso de trombina percutânea.
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Hernández-Lahoz I, Salgado-Fernández J, Vidal-Insua J, Segura-Iglesias R, Cuesta-Gimeno C, Hernàndez-Lahoz I, Segura-Iglesias R. Complicaciones vasculares pospunción de la arteria femoral en cateterismos cardíacos. ANGIOLOGIA 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s0003-3170(06)74945-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The incidence of iatrogenic femoral false aneurysms has risen dramatically in recent years and is estimated at 0,5% for diagnostic procedures and may rise to 9% or more for therapeutic procedures. This increased incidence is related to the increased number of arterial punctures performed for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes and their major complexity and duration. Risk factors for the development of iatrogenic false aneurysms include operator inexperience, age greater than 60, female gender, catheter size greater than 8F and concurrent anticoagulation. Prevention of false aneurysms is based upon an atraumatic arterial puncture, good compression therapy after sheath removal and use of percutaneous arterial closure devices. Contrarily to the arterial lesions following severe injuries, the natural course of false aneurysms is quite benign with spontaneous occlusion in the majority of cases. Therefore, a mandatory surgical approach is no longer advocated and alternative therapeutic options have been proposed. These include sonographic surveillance, compression ultrasonography, percutaneous thrombin or coil embolization. Surgery is still clearly indicated in presence of local nervous or venous compression, associated homolateral lower limb ischemia, great size of the aneurysm, and unsuccessful non-invasive treatment. Sonographic surveillance has shown to be safe in hospitalized or ambulatory patients. However, fear of aneurysm rupture and cost of repeated ultrasonographic exams preclude widespread utilisation. Compression ultrasonography is safe and effectiveness varies between 70 and 100%, according to studies. Compression ultrasonography may be painful, has often to be associated with mild analgesia, is time consuming and less effective in presence of concurrent anticoagulation. Thrombin injection seems particularly effective, is painless and has a limited rate of complications in expert hands. Severe anaphylactic reactions and severe coagulopathy in reexposed patients have been described and represent clear contra-indications to thrombin injection. Coil embolization of the false aneurysm is as effective as thrombin injection and is reported in a limited number of patients. There is no formal consensus about treatment of the vast majority of non-surgical false aneurysms. In an absence of stringent indication to surgical approach, compression ultrasonography may be used first as it is widely available, and does not require highly specialized skills. Compression therapy should be done after a transient interruption of anticoagulant treatment, if allowed by clinical context. If compression therapy fails, percutaneous injection of thrombin or coil embolization are effective and associated with a low complication rate. However, these techniques are less widely available and necessitate an experienced operator. As recurrences have been described with each of these techniques, every non-surgically-treated false aneurysm should be monitored for 24 hour with ultrasonography control to ensure effective thrombosis.
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- M Righini
- Division d'Angiologie et d'Hémostase, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève, Suisse.
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