Transradial Approach for Neurovascular Interventions : A Literature Review
- Author:
Hoon KIM
1
;
Young Woo KIM
;
Hyeong Jin LEE
;
Seon Woong CHOI
;
Sunghan KIM
;
Jae Sang OH
;
Sang-Hyuk IM
;
Jai Ho CHOI
;
Seong-Rim KIM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review Article
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 2025;68(2):113-126
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: The femoral artery is the preferred access route for neurointerventions. The transfemoral approach (TFA) offers advantages such as a large diameter and easy access. However, it also entails disadvantages such as patient discomfort and high risk of complications. Following the initial report of coronary angiography using the transradial approach (TRA) in 1989, cardiologists discovered the advantages of TRA over the TFA and gradually replaced it with the TRA. In 1997, Matsumoto et al. used the TRA for cerebral angiography and neurointervention. Thereafter, the adoption of TRA for neurointervention gradually increased and good outcomes were reported. However, despite these developments, the adoption rate of TRA is relatively low. We reviewed the relevant studies to increase the accessibility of TRA for neurointerventionists.
