[Ambulatory femoral arteriography. An inexpensive and safe alternative to inpatient arteriography].
In a prospective study of complications and patient compliance, 44 selected patients underwent 47 outpatient arteriographies by Seldinger's method. In 45 instances, the patient could be discharged after observation for four hours. None of these patients required medical attention on account of the arteriography. Two patients wished to be hospitalized after the arteriography because of insecurity. Both could be discharged the following day, with no evidence of complications. We found that outpatient arteriography can be performed safely with no additional risk to the patient and provides a safe, convenient and inexpensive alternative to inpatient arteriography.
Hjørring Sygehus, radiologisk afdeling.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000191:economics; D005260:Female; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011859:Radiography; D012449:Safety
Ambulant femoralis arteriografi. Et ressourcebesparende og sikkert alternativ til arteriografi under indlaeggelse.