Korean Journal of Radiology  2013;14(4):636-639

doi:10.3348/kjr.2013.14.4.636

Fluoroscopic Guided Fogarty Embolectomy for an Angio-Seal Embolism in the Popliteal Artery.

Doran HONG 1 ; Seung Hwa LEE ; Hwan Hoon CHUNG ; Bo Kyoung SEO ; Sang Hoon CHA ; Kee Yeol LEE ; Jeong Cheon AHN

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Keywords

Angio-Seal; Complication; Popliteal artery; Embolism; Interventional therapy

Country

Republic 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.