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Vascular injury after arterial catheterization.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2780468     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Twenty-three cases of arterial injury after 8,208 arterial catheterizations for diagnostic or therapeutic indications at Glasgow Royal Infirmary are reviewed. Clinical presentation included haematoma formation, development of an acutely ischaemic limb or a false aneurysm. Patients with valvular heart disease are identified as a high risk group. Nine cases were managed by simple suture of the puncture site whereas thrombectomy and vein patch closure was required in 12 patients. The incidence of late complications requiring vascular reconstruction was 9%. The early recognition of complications after arterial catheterization and prompt referral to a specialized vascular unit is essential if morbidity is to be avoided.
Authors:
J Groome; R Vohra; R J Cuschieri; D G Gilmour
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Postgraduate medical journal     Volume:  65     ISSN:  0032-5473     ISO Abbreviation:  Postgrad Med J     Publication Date:  1989 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1989-10-25     Completed Date:  1989-10-25     Revised Date:  2009-11-18    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0234135     Medline TA:  Postgrad Med J     Country:  ENGLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  86-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Peripheral Vascular Unit, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Brachial Artery / injuries
Catheterization, Peripheral / adverse effects*
Female
Femoral Artery / injuries*
Heart Valve Diseases / complications
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
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