Direct Puncture Technique for Occluded Venous Stents
Author Information
Author(s): Li Gabriel E., Shin David S., Sobrepera Stephanie, Abad-Santos Matthew, Monroe Eric J., Chick Jeffrey Forris
Primary Institution: University of Washington
Hypothesis
Can direct percutaneous puncture of occluded venous stents restore patency when conventional techniques fail?
Conclusion
The direct puncture technique successfully restored patency in all patients without adverse events.
Supporting Evidence
- All patients achieved technical and clinical success.
- Mean time from initial stent placement to intervention was 344 days.
- Patients presented with symptoms like swelling and pain.
Takeaway
Doctors can use a special needle to poke through blocked veins to help patients feel better again.
Methodology
Four patients underwent direct percutaneous puncture of occluded venous stents after conventional techniques failed.
Limitations
The study involved a small sample size of only four patients.
Participant Demographics
Two males and two females with a mean age of 43.3 years.
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