Update on Transradial Access for Percutaneous Transcatheter Visceral Artery Embolization

Author: Hee Ho CHU ¹ ; Jong Woo KIM ; Ji Hoon SHIN ; Soo Buem CHO
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1. Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
Publication Type:Review Article
From:Korean Journal of Radiology 2021;22(1):72-85
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: Transfemoral access (TFA) is a widely used first-line approach for most peripheral vascular interventions. Since its introduction in cardiologic and neurointerventional procedures, several advantages of transradial access (TRA) over TFA have been demonstrated, such as patient preference, lower complication rates, early ambulation, and shorter hospital stay. However, studies reporting the safety and efficacy of this approach for peripheral vascular interventions performed by interventional radiologists are relatively few. This review aimed to summarize the technique and clinical applications of TRA in percutaneous transcatheter visceral artery embolization and the management of complications.