The use of arterial closure devices for incidental arterial injury

Vasc Endovascular Surg. 2008 Oct-Nov;42(5):471-6. doi: 10.1177/1538574408320173. Epub 2008 Jul 11.

Abstract

Incidental arterial injury is one of the main mechanical complications associated with central venous catheter placement. These injuries can result in significant morbidity and mortality. The use of arterial closure devices to repair these injuries offers a less invasive alternative than open repair and a safer approach than manual compression. We present 3 cases of critically ill patients treated with arterial closure devices when attempted central venous catheterization failed and inadvertent arterial cannulation occurred. A brief review of the various closure devices and there indications is discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Carotid Artery Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Carotid Artery Injuries / etiology
  • Carotid Artery Injuries / therapy*
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects*
  • Critical Care
  • Equipment Design
  • Female
  • Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Hemorrhage / prevention & control*
  • Hemostatic Techniques / instrumentation*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Subclavian Artery / diagnostic imaging
  • Subclavian Artery / injuries*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler, Duplex
  • Wounds, Penetrating / etiology
  • Wounds, Penetrating / therapy*