Closure of a femoral pseudoaneurysm by transcutaneous short guidewire embolization.
Femoral pseudoaneurysm (PSA) is a well-recognized complication following catheter-based diagnostic or interventional procedures. We report a patient who developed a pseudoaneurysm following the insertion of a Steinman pin for a fractured shaft of the right femur following a road traffic accident. The treatment of choice for a femoral pseudoaneurysm is ultrasound-guided compression repair. As this modality of treatment was not applicable to our patient, the pseudoaneurysm was closed by transcutaneous short guidewire embolization technique.
Bagirath
Raghuraman
R
Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology, Bannerghatta Road, 9th Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore-560 069.
Prasad
Kasargod Bhaskar Rao
KB
Ramesh
Basavappa
B
Yavagal
Suresh Thippareddy
ST
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000628:therapy*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D005263:Femoral Artery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male