title: Nonsurgical removal of angio-seal device after intra-arterial deposition of collagen plug.
abstract: Intra-arterial deposition of collagen may complicate deployment of the Angio-Seal arterial closure device. This problem has traditionally been treated surgically. We describe a case of nonsurgical Angio-Seal removal from the femoral artery and outline steps to prevent and manage intra-arterial collagen plug deposition.
authors.affiliation: Division of Interventional Cardiology, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA. bcstein@yahoo.com
authors.forename: B C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Stein
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Teirstein
mesh_terms: D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003094:Collagen / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000628:therapy; D020878:Device Removal; D005260:Female; D005263:Femoral Artery; D006489:Hemostatic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures
chemical_list: D003094:Collagen