title: Popliteal artery embolization with the Mynx closure device.
abstract: Several different arterial puncture closure devices are available for use after cardiovascular procedures. The main advantages include decrease need of manual compression, reduce patient discomfort, and the time to ambulation. Access site complications are not rare after vascular closure device use. We report a case of popliteal artery embolization after using an extravascular water soluble plug-mediated vascular puncture closure device.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA. ashequl.islam@bhs.org
authors.forename: M Ashequl
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Islam
authors.forename: Anil K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: George
authors.forename: Marc
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Norris
mesh_terms: D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004617:Embolism / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D004867:Equipment Design; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006489:Hemostatic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D011677:Punctures; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures