Acute leg ischemia secondary to embolization of an Angio-Seal device.
Angio-Seal is a vascular closure device designed for repairing arterial puncture sites used for various endovascular procedures. It has a better safety and efficacy profile compared to manual compression in the previous studies. However, there are significant complications that may arise from the use of Angio-Seal like infections, aneurysm formation, and vessel occlusion. Our case is a demonstration of one such complication. We conclude with a discussion of the present literature available with regards to the Angio-Seal device.
Adusumilli
Sanjay
S
Department of Surgery, Westmead Hospital, New South Wales, Australia. sadu1@hotmail.com
Mah
Jean
J
Richardson
Arthur
A
D000328:Adult; D017130:Angioplasty / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D020878:Device Removal; D017128:Embolectomy / Q000379:methods; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D008297:Male; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011677:Punctures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D015607:Stents