[Radial artery aneurysm: an unusual complication of radial artery catheterization]

Ann Chir. 2002 Oct;127(8):631-3. doi: 10.1016/s0003-3944(02)00824-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Percutaneous arterial cannulation is systematically used in cardiac surgery and reanimation for hemodynamic monitoring. It was frequently used in coronarography. Risk factors for occurrence of radial aneurysm after catheterization may include advanced age, longer duration of catheterization, hospitalization duration, and general infection with Staphylococcus aureus. We report an uncommon case of radial artery aneurysm, after cardiac surgery. We operated the patient with a good result.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aneurysm / etiology*
  • Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures / adverse effects*
  • Catheterization / adverse effects*
  • Hemodynamics
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Peripheral Vascular Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Postoperative Complications*
  • Radial Artery / pathology*
  • Risk Factors