Use of a percutaneous vascular suture device for closure of an inadvertent subclavian artery puncture.

A well-known complication of central venous catheterization is inadvertent arterial sheath placement. Sheath removal from noncompressible arteries has the potential for severe complications. We report a case of inadvertent subclavian arterial sheath placement during an attempted internal jugular venous catheterization. This was successfully removed using a percutaneous vascular suture device.     

Percutaneous arterial closure for inadvertent cannulation of the subclavian artery--a call for caution

An uncommon occurrence during central venous catheterization, inadvertent arterial sheath placement can cause potentially serious complications. When the subclavian artery is inadvertently cannulated, catheter removal may be complicated by significant hemorrhage due to its noncompressible location. We report a case of inadvertent insertion of a 7 Fr central venous catheter into the subclavian artery of a patient with severe kyphoscoliosis, Duchenne muscular dystrophy and cardiomyopathy. The catheter was successfully removed, however the initial attempt at closure device deployment resulted in abrupt closure of the subclavian artery. Prompt angiography and balloon inflation via an already present sheath in the brachiocephalic artery resulted in restoration of flow and successful closure at the puncture site with the collagen-based vascular closure device was confirmed. This averted an otherwise urgent surgical sheath removal and arteriotomy repair in an extremely high-risk patient who was deemed a poor candidate for open surgical repair.     

Percutaneous central venous catheterization performed by medical house officers: A prospective study

We prospectively determined the complications of percutaneous central venous catheterizations performed by medical house officers in 302 patients. We also analyzed the factors affecting the success and complication rates of such invasive procedures. The central vein was successfully catheterized in 363 (77% ) of 470 attempts. The internal jugular and subclavian vein approaches were significantly more successful (86% ) than the external jugular vein approach (61%, P < 0.001 by X₂). The success rate improved significantly when catheterization was attempted under elective circumstances (P < 0.003) and also after the vein was initially located with a small-gauge needle (P < 0.001). Our results suggest that efforts should be abandoned after the third unsuccessful pass with a large-gauge needle in the same site. Complications of catheter insertion included bleeding (ten patients), hematoma (15 patients), inadvertent arterial punctures (14 patients), iatrogenic pleural effusions (four patients), and pneumothoraces (eight patients). No complications appeared to have a major adverse effect on a patient's clinical course. The inexperienced operator (fewer than 25 prior catheterizations) has a success rate equal to that of the more experienced operator (more than 25 prior catheterizations), but he may be more likely to produce a complication. Medical house officers can perform percutaneous central venous catheterizations with a high rate of success and at low risk to the patient.     

Internal balloon tamponade: A non-surgical method for removal of accidentally placed sheaths from the subclavian artery

One of the possible complications of subclavian vein puncture is accidental puncture of the subclavian artery. If this is not noted immediately after the puncture, insertion of a large bore sheath in the subclavian artery is likely to follow. We describe our experience with a new method that enables successful and safe removal of such sheaths without notable blood loss, in three patients. © 1993 Wiley-Liss, Inc.     

Percutaneous arterial closure in severely scarred groins: A technical note

We present a new method to enable the insertion of percutaneous suturing devices in severely scarred groins, using a peel-away sheath. This sheath stabilizes the percutaneous tract for the suturing device. It may help to salvage closure procedures, which would otherwise have to be aborted due to insufficient stiffness of the device shaft. Cathet. Cardiovasc. Diagn. 45:315–317, 1998. © 1998 Wiley-Liss, Inc.     

Common femoral artery stenosis after deployment of vascular clip closure device

We describe a case of symptomatic common femoral artery stenosis following use of a vascular clip closure device (StarClose). Operative repair was performed, with removal of the clip device and subsequent vein patch angioplasty. © 2008 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.     

Percutaneous suture-mediated closure of femoral access sites deployed through the procedure sheath: initial clinical experience with a novel vascular closure device.

The objective of this study was to assess the initial safety and feasibility of a novel suture-mediated device for closure of femoral access sites immediately after diagnostic or interventional cardiac catheterization. In a prospective study, 150 patients (mean age, 61.5 years; 109 male) underwent femoral access closure with a novel suture closure device (Superstitch, Sutura) immediately after diagnostic (n = 106) or interventional (n = 44) catheterization procedures, independently of the coagulation status. All patients were monitored for 24 hr after the procedure. The closure device was successfully deployed in 92% of patients. Immediate hemostasis was achieved in 77% of patients with no differences between patients undergoing diagnostic catheterization or coronary interventions (79% vs. 73%; P = 0.659). After 2 min of additional light manual compression, hemostasis was achieved in 92% of patients. There was one major complication requiring vascular surgery (0.7%). The novel suture closure device is a safe and effective device that allows for immediate closure of femoral puncture sites after both diagnostic and interventional procedures with a low rate of major complications.     

心导管术拔鞘管后应用经皮血管闭合器疗效观察

目的　比较心血管病患者心导管术拔鞘管后采用经皮血管闭合器 (Angio Seal)止血与人工压迫止血的安全性和疗效。方法　 197例心血管病患者在行心导管术后 ,分为人工压迫止血组(99例 ,其中冠状动脉造影 5 5例 ,冠状动脉介入术 4 4例 )和Angio Seal止血组 (98例 ,冠状动脉造影5 4例 ,冠状动脉介入术 4 4例 ) ,分别应用人工压迫止血和Angio Seal止血 ,观察两组止血时间、下床走动时间和血管并发症。结果　Angio Seal止血组与人工压迫止血组相比 ,止血时间与下床走动时间显著缩短。血管并发症发生率两组无显著差异。应用Angio Seal止血的成功率达 96 %。结论　心导管术后应用经皮血管闭合器缩短了止血与下床走动时间 ,并可能减少穿刺点并发症和病人不适感。     

Successful embolization of a left ventricular pseudoaneurysm after perventricular ventricular septal defect device closure

Perventricular device closure has become an important management adjunct for ventricular septal defects deemed inoperable and difficult to address in the catheterization laboratory. Complications directly related to the procedure are rarely reported, and all have been manifest in the periprocedural period. We present the case of a 6‐week‐old boy who underwent perventricular closure of a muscular ventricular septal defect and had a left ventricle pseudoaneurysm identified 10 months later during catheterization to close residual septal defects. We describe the subsequent percutaneous coil embolization of the pseudoaneurysm and clinical follow‐up. © 2009 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.     

室间隔缺损封堵术的并发症及其防治

目的探讨经导管介入治疗室间隔缺损(VSD)的并发症的原因及防治措施。方法415例经导管介入治疗室间隔缺损封堵术患者中发生术中及术后(随访1周~4.5年)并发症74例,对此作回顾性分析,将74例并发症患者分为术中和术后(撤出输送鞘管后)并发症组。结果全组技术成功率92.05%(382/415),并发症总发生率为17.83%(74/415)。415例中封堵术中发生并发症13.98%(58/415),包括心律失常2.65%(11/415),主动脉瓣返流3.61%(15/415);释放封堵器后残余分流6.81%(26/382),其中术后发生溶血0.52%(2/382);封堵器脱落、心脏压塞、三尖瓣损伤、二尖瓣损伤、医源性VSD及呼吸系统并发症各1例(各占0.24%)。封堵术后发生并发症4.19%(16/382),包括心律失常2.09%(8/382),其中伴左室进行性增大0.52%(2/382),术后2天及2年发生Ⅲ度房室传导阻滞并安装临时及永久起搏器各1例(各占0.26%);头痛1.05%(4/382);股动脉血栓形成0.52%(2/382),三尖瓣损伤及穿刺点出血各1例(各占0.26%)。本组无死亡病例。结论经导管介入治疗室间隔缺损并发症发生率低,但迟发严重并发症应引起高度重视,定期严格地随访是十分必要的。     

Percutaneous closure of paravalvular leak after Cone repair for Ebstein's anomaly

We report the use of an Amplatzer Vascular plug for percutaneous closure of a paravalvular leak after Cone repair in a 5‐year‐old boy with Ebstein's anomaly. A paravalvular leak of the tricuspid valve developed gradually after Cone repair‐surgery. The combination of fluoroscopy, transesophageal and transthoracic imaging during general anesthesia was necessary for correct and safe positioning of the device by percutaneous approach. The results were promising.     

The use of pigtail catheters for retrieval of foreign bodies from the cardiovascular system

Snare retrieval of foreign bodies is a common procedure but in certain cases, location of the foreign body requires another system. We present three cases in which only the use of a pigtail catheter gave a good grip for gentle traction and removal or repositioning of the foreign body. A careful review of the world literature up to December 1982 gave rise to two previous similar reports. Both our experience and that found in the literature seem to suggest that in cases where there are no free ends to snare, pigtail catheters may be the first instrument used to start retrieval.     

Unmasking of an isolated right subclavian artery from the pulmonary artery after device occlusion of a patent arterial duct

Isolation of the right subclavian artery (RSCA) from the pulmonary artery is a rare anomaly of the aortic arch. We report a case of an isolated RSCA from the right pulmonary artery that was discovered at the time of device occlusion of a patent arterial duct. We review the literature and discuss management options. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Percutaneous management of inferior epigastric artery injury after cardiac catheterization

Inferior epigastric artery injury after cardiac catheterization and percutaneous coronary intervention is sporadically reported in the literature, yet it is a serious complication that can lead to life‐threatening retroperitoneal hemorrhage and poor clinical outcomes after percutaneous coronary intervention. We present two cases of inferior epigastric artery injury from inadvertent puncture during cardiac catheterization and a discussion in the management and prevention of this potentially fatal complication. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Percutaneous transcatheter patent foramen ovale closure using the right internal jugular venous approach.

Percutaneous transcatheter closure of a patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a therapeutic option in patients with paradoxical embolism. For patients in whom PFO closure is indicated when a femoral venous approach is not possible, we describe the successful closure of two PFOs using the right internal jugular venous approach.     

Percutaneous Transfemoral Coronary Arteriography Without Systemic Anticoagulation—A Review of 648 Consecutive Procedures

Experience with 648 consecutive percutaneous transfemoral coronary arteriograms and left ventriculograms performed in a teaching laboratory without the use of systemic anticoagulation during the procedure was reviewed. Only 1 death was felt to be related to a procedure, and this occurred 3 weeks after a myocardial infarction. There were 10 myocardial infarctions or emboli, 8 cerebral vascular accidents, and 7 femoral artery complications. Only 1 patient experienced a residual neurologic change following a procedure-related cerebral vascular accident, and this was a mild visual field defect. Clotting of the catheter without sequelae but necessitating procedural changes occurred in 10 instances. The transient nature of the neurologic deficits and the low mortality suggest that the emboli which occurred in these patients were small, possibly platelet-fibrin accumulations. It is postulated that with the use of careful technic larger emboli capable of producing myocardial infarction with shock or disabling cerebral vascular accidents can be prevented, even in a training situation. However, smaller embolic phenomena probably cannot be completely avoided by the use of careful technic, and it is for prevention of small emboli that systemic anticoagulation with heparin may be of value.     

Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty in a patient with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria

Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is an acquired chronic hemolytic anemia associated with an unusual susceptibility to hemolytic crisis, infection, and venous thrombosis which would be aggravated by a number of factors including surgery. We report a case of PNH undergoing percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty and discuss the corresponding perioperative management.     

Duplex sonographic detection of internal jugular venous thrombosis after removal of central venous catheters

Venous thrombosis is a very common complication of central venous catheters inserted via the jugular or subclavian vein. The aim of this prospective study is to test the suitability of duplex sonography in detecting thrombi in the internal jugular vein after catheter removal and to analyze the number and extent of such thrombus formations. The study group comprised 64 consecutive patients with an average age of 59 ± 16 years admitted to an internal intensive care unit. In 54 cases the catheters were removed under sonographic control. In 10 cases duplex sonography was carried out within 24 h after removal of the catheters. The data of 63 patients were evaluated. In 40 patients (63.5%), thrombi of varying extent were present in the jugular vein. No significant correlations were found between thrombus formation and the basic disease, duration of cannulation, the type of catheters used, and the mode of heparinization (therapeutic vs. low-dose). Local inflammation signs and local hematoma showed a significantly higher incidence (p < 0.01) in patients with thrombus formation. Duplex sonography lends itself as a valuable diagnostic tool in the diagnosis of thrombus formation in the internal jugular vein after removal of central venous catheters. Sonographic examinations should be carried out in all long-stay patients at an intensive care unit, in whom central venous catheters are inserted repeatedly via the internal jugular vein.