Abstract |
The objective of this study was to prospectively evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound-guided thrombin injection for the treatment of post-catheterization femoral artery pseudoaneurysms. Between August 1, 1998 and August 31, 1999, 38 patients underwent ultrasound-guided injection of thrombin into 39 femoral false aneurysms. Peripheral pulses and ankle/brachial indices were assessed before and after the injection. Patients were followed with a control duplex scan within 4 weeks. The good results from this study showed that ultrasound-guided thrombin injection is an effective method for the treatment of post-catheterization false aneurysms. In a minority of patients, signs consistent with arterial embolization or vasospasm were identified.
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Authors | S L Morrison, D A Obrand, O K Steinmetz, B Montreuil |
Journal | Annals of vascular surgery
(Ann Vasc Surg)
Vol. 14
Issue 6
Pg. 634-9
(Nov 2000)
ISSN: 0890-5096 [Print] Netherlands |
PMID | 11128459
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Aneurysm, False
(diagnostic imaging, drug therapy)
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Coronary Angiography
- Female
- Femoral Artery
(diagnostic imaging, drug effects)
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Injections, Intra-Arterial
- Male
- Prospective Studies
- Thrombin
(administration & dosage)
- Treatment Outcome
- Ultrasonography, Doppler, Duplex
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