Open AccessCoagulation of aneurysms by direct percutaneous thrombin injection
Author(s) -
C Cope,
Robert M. Zeit
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
american journal of roentgenology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.294
H-Index - 196
eISSN - 1546-3141
pISSN - 0361-803X
DOI - 10.2214/ajr.147.2.383
Subject(s) - medicine , thrombin , cannula , percutaneous , aneurysm , surgery , coagulation , femoral artery , occlusion , radiology , platelet
We describe a new technique for clotting aneurysms by direct injection of diluted thrombin through a fine needle or cannula. The four patients treated had pseudoaneurysms of the iliac, femoral, and peroneal arteries, and a true aneurysm of an accessory hepatic artery. Five hundred to one thousand (500-1000) units of thrombin were injected into the aneurysmal sac only when there was blood stasis, either de novo or induced by occlusion of the feeding vessel. No significant complications ensued.