| Autor: |
Yilmaz, Saim, Sindel, Timur, Erdoğan, Abdullah, Mete, Atalay, Lüleci, Ersin |
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Journal of Endovascular Therapy; October 2002, Vol. 9 Issue: 5 p703-706, 4p |
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Purpose: To present a case of extensive thigh hematoma that developed after use of a percutaneous suturing device for retrograde popliteal artery puncture.Case Report: A 55-year-old woman underwent endovascular treatment for a short occlusion of the right superficial femoral artery via a retrograde popliteal approach, after which the puncture site was closed with a Closer suture-mediated device. Several hours later, massive hematoma of the right thigh developed, which was noticed only after the patient's leg became markedly swollen and hypotension developed.Conclusions: The use of a suture-mediated closure device for a retrograde popliteal artery puncture may not be recommended. |
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