Technical report: an alternative mechanical technique of pseudoaneurysm compression therapy.
Graded manual compression therapy under ultrasound guidance has become the standard first line treatment of post-catheterization femoral pseudoaneurysms. Although effective, this treatment is often poorly tolerated by both patient and operator. We describe a new mechanical technique which has proven successful in our department, and is well tolerated by both patients and staff.
McGlinchey
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Department of Radiology, West Glasgow Hospitals University NHS Trust, Western Infirmary, UK.
Baxter
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D000368:Aged; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D011312:Pressure; D018615:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional / Q000295:instrumentation*