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Popliteal artery embolization with the Mynx closure device
Author(s) -
Islam M. Ashequl,
George Anil K.,
Norris Marc
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
catheterization and cardiovascular interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1522-726X
pISSN - 1522-1946
DOI - 10.1002/ccd.22203
Subject(s) - medicine , vascular closure device , popliteal artery , closure (psychology) , embolization , surgery , vascular access , femoral artery , radiology , hemodialysis , market economy , economics
Several different arterial puncture closure devices are available for use after cardiovascular procedures. The main advantages include decrease need of manual compression, reduce patient discomfort, and the time to ambulation. Access site complications are not rare after vascular closure device use. We report a case of popliteal artery emobilization after using an extravascular water soluble plug‐mediated vascular puncture closure device. © 2009 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.