[Nonsurgical treatment of post-catheterization femoral pseudoaneurysm]

Rev Med Liege. 2002 Mar;57(3):155-60.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Iatrogenic femoral pseudoaneurysms have traditionally been treated surgically. Since 1991, many non surgical methods have been developed: ultrasound guided compression repair, embolization, covered stenting and recently thrombin injection.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm, False / etiology*
  • Aneurysm, False / therapy*
  • Catheterization / adverse effects*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic*
  • Femoral Artery / pathology*
  • Hemostatics / administration & dosage
  • Hemostatics / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Pressure
  • Thrombin / administration & dosage
  • Thrombin / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Hemostatics
  • Thrombin