[Ultrasound-guided thrombin injection for the treatment of femoral artery pseudoaneurysms--report of three cases].
Authors report three cases of patients with iatrogenic, postcatheterization femoral artery pseudoaneurysms successfully treated with percutaneous ultrasound-guided thrombin injection (UGTI). The technique of UGTI is described, as well as advantages and complications of this method. These cases highlight the role of UGTI in the management of the postcatheterization pseudoaneurysms.
Sustić
Alan
A
Klinika za anesteziologiju i intenzivno lijecenje, KBC Rijeka.
Protić
Alen
A
Juranić
Jurica
J
Plazonić
Zeljko
Z
Halaji
Adelaida
A
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D005263:Femoral Artery; D006490:Hemostatics / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D007269:Injections, Intra-Arterial; D008297:Male; D013917:Thrombin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional
D006490:Hemostatics; D013917:Thrombin