Fluoroscopic Guided Fogarty Embolectomy for an Angio-Seal Embolism in the Popliteal Artery.
10.3348/kjr.2013.14.4.636
- Author:
Doran HONG
1
;
Seung Hwa LEE
;
Hwan Hoon CHUNG
;
Bo Kyoung SEO
;
Sang Hoon CHA
;
Kee Yeol LEE
;
Jeong Cheon AHN
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, College of Medicine, Korea University, Ansan 425-707, Korea. yaaong@hitel.net
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Angio-Seal;
Complication;
Popliteal artery;
Embolism;
Interventional therapy
- MeSH:
Embolectomy/*instrumentation;
Embolism/radiography/*surgery;
Equipment Design;
Fluoroscopy/*methods;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Male;
Middle Aged;
*Popliteal Artery;
Surgery, Computer-Assisted/*methods
- From:Korean Journal of Radiology
2013;14(4):636-639
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The Angio-Seal is a widely used arterial closure device that helps achieve faster hemostasis and provide early ambulation to patients. However, it can cause various complications in clinical practice. We present the uncommon complication of popliteal artery occlusion following Angio-Seal deployment, and describe an effective interventional approach to its treatment. Because fluoroscopy-guided Fogarty embolectomy has the advantages of complete removal of the embolus without fragmentation, and clear visualization of the exact location of the embolus during the procedure, it is a suitable method for treating this complication.
