Closure of a persistant femoral artery pseudoaneurysm complicating coronary angioplasty using the femostop compression device and direct ultrasound visualization

Author(s): Eddy, P., Traverso, R., Khania, S.

Journal/Book: Int J Cardiac Imaging. 1995; 11: Spuiboulevard 50, PO Box 17, 3300 AA Dordrecht, Netherlands. Kluwer Academic Publ. 273-275.

Abstract: Nonsurgical closure of femoral artery pseudoaneurysm (PSA), using ultrasound guidance and compression with the ultrasound probe or a C-clamp, has been previously described. We report a patient in whom a different compression device was used (the Femostop(TM)) which also allows direct ultrasound visualization of the PSA and femoral vessels at the site of compression. This resulted in adequate PSA with preservation of flow in both artery and vein throughout the procedure.

Note: Article N Sabri, Lutheran Gen Hosp, Cardiac Catheterizat Lab, 1775 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL 60068 USA

Keyword(s): pseudoaneurysm; vascular complication; ultrasound-guided closure; CARDIAC-CATHETERIZATION; VASCULAR COMPLICATIONS

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