Postcatheterization femoral artery injuries: repair with color flow US guidance and C-clamp assistance

Radiology. 1992 Feb;182(2):570-2. doi: 10.1148/radiology.182.2.1732983.

Abstract

Color flow ultrasound-guided compression repair of postcatheterization femoral artery injuries was attempted with the assistance of a C-clamp device in 10 patients. The C-clamp device was designed to hold the transducer in the optimal compression position and eliminate operator fatigue. In nine patients, the lesion was eliminated in a mean compression time of 59 minutes. The C-clamp maintained the transducer in an effective compression position in six procedures; in the other four, intervention to prevent slippage was required.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Catheterization, Peripheral / adverse effects*
  • Constriction
  • Equipment and Supplies
  • Female
  • Femoral Artery / diagnostic imaging*
  • Femoral Artery / injuries*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Transducers
  • Ultrasonography
  • Wounds and Injuries / therapy