Endovascular Treatment of Axillary Artery Pseudoaneurysm
Author Information
Author(s): Mazzaccaro Daniela, Malacrida Giovanni, Occhiuto Maria T, Stegher Silvia, Tealdi Domenico G, Nano Giovanni
Primary Institution: University of Milan
Hypothesis
Can ultrasound guidance be used for endovascular exclusion of axillary artery pseudoaneurysms without contrast medium?
Conclusion
Ultrasound guidance can effectively exclude pseudoaneurysms without using contrast medium, especially in patients with comorbidities.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a large axillary artery pseudoaneurysm after a pacemaker placement.
- Ultrasound guidance allowed for successful stent placement without complications.
- The patient showed improvement in renal function and hemoglobin levels post-procedure.
Takeaway
Doctors can use ultrasound to fix a bulge in a blood vessel without using special dye, which is safer for patients with kidney problems.
Methodology
The procedure involved placing a stent-graft under ultrasound guidance without using contrast medium.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 77-year-old man with multiple comorbidities including renal failure.
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