title: Extraction of the radial artery during transradial coronary angiography: an unusual complication.
abstract: The transradial approach is currently an accepted alternative for vascular access during percutaneous coronary interventions. Access-site complications, such as mild hematoma, hematic effusions, and reduced or absent radial pulse, have been reported. We report the occurrence of total extraction of the radial artery during sheath removal. The occurrence of this complication emphasizes the need for meticulous attention and prudence when a patient complains of local pain during sheath extraction.
authors.affiliation: Cardiology Department and Pathology Institute, Soroka University Medical Center, Beer-Sheva, Israel. akram@bgumail.bgu.ac.il
authors.forename: Akram
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Abu-Ful
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Benharroch
authors.forename: Yaakov
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Henkin
mesh_terms: D000789:Angina, Unstable / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D017023:Coronary Angiography / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D015601:Injury Severity Score; D008875:Middle Aged; D017534:Radial Artery / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology*; D035583:Rare Diseases; D018570:Risk Assessment; D017539:Tunica Intima / Q000473:pathology