title: Fluoroscopic guided fogarty embolectomy for an angio-seal embolism in the popliteal artery.
abstract: The Angio-Seal is a widely used arterial closure device that helps achieve faster hemostasis and provide early ambulation to patients. However, it can cause various complications in clinical practice. We present the uncommon complication of popliteal artery occlusion following Angio-Seal deployment, and describe an effective interventional approach to its treatment. Because fluoroscopy-guided Fogarty embolectomy has the advantages of complete removal of the embolus without fragmentation, and clear visualization of the exact location of the embolus during the procedure, it is a suitable method for treating this complication.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, College of Medicine, Korea University, Ansan 425-707, Korea.
authors.forename: Doran
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hong
authors.forename: Seung Hwa
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Hwan Hoon
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Chung
authors.forename: Bo Kyoung
authors.initials: BK
authors.lastname: Seo
authors.forename: Sang Hoon
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Cha
authors.forename: Kee Yeol
authors.initials: KY
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Jeong Cheon
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Ahn
mesh_terms: D017128:Embolectomy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004617:Embolism / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D004867:Equipment Design; D005471:Fluoroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011150:Popliteal Artery; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Angio-Seal; Complication; Embolism; Interventional therapy; Popliteal artery
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