Angio-Seal Vascular Closure Device for Percutaneous Management of Iatrogenic Right Ventricular Perforation During Pericardiocentesis

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2024 Dec 2. doi: 10.1002/ccd.31327. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

This case report presents an instance of iatrogenic right ventricular perforation during pericardial paracentesis, a rare complication with potentially fatal consequences. Despite initial unsuccessful pericardial drainage, successful closure of the perforation was achieved using an Angio-Seal vascular closure device, leading to cessation of hemorrhage and resolution of hemodynamic instability. The case highlights the efficacy of Angio-Seal in managing such complications, emphasizing its utility in complex clinical scenarios involving pericardial interventions.

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  • Case Reports