Infection is an unusual but serious complication of a femoral artery catheterization site closure device.
Ann Vasc Surg
; 15(5): 567-70, 2001 Sep.
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Percutaneous devices have been developed to close the femoral artery puncture site after catheterization. Because direct compression is not needed, the devices save time for the treating health-care provider, reduce patient discomfort, and obviate the need for post-catheterization bed rest. Reported complications with use of these devices are similar in nature and frequency to those accompanying direct compression. Complications of infection requiring surgical treatment are exceedingly rare with use of these devices. We describe a series of five catheterization site infections occurring among 1807 patients (0.3%) whose femoral artery puncture was closed with a percutaneous suture closure device. All patients required operative intervention and there was one late death. Physicians should be aware of this uncommon but serious complication to expedite evaluation and treatment of patients with suspected infections from these devices.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Infección de la Herida Quirúrgica
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Cateterismo Cardíaco
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Arteria Femoral
Límite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ann Vasc Surg
Asunto de la revista:
ANGIOLOGIA
Año:
2001
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Pais de publicación:
Países Bajos