The use of a percutaneous closure device for closure of an accidental puncture of the aortic arch; a simple solution for a difficult problem

V J Leijdekkers; H L S Go; D A Legemate; J A Reekers

doi:10.1016/j.ejvs.2005.11.021

The use of a percutaneous closure device for closure of an accidental puncture of the aortic arch; a simple solution for a difficult problem

Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2006 Jul;32(1):94-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2005.11.021. Epub 2006 Jan 24.

Authors

V J Leijdekkers¹, H L S Go, D A Legemate, J A Reekers

Affiliation

¹ Department of Vascular Surgery, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. vjleijdekkers@zonnet.nl

PMID: 16439167
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2005.11.021

Abstract

Percutaneous closure devices are now often used for closure of the femoral puncture site after percutaneous vascular interventions. We describe a case were an accidental puncture in the aortic arch during placement of a central venous catheter is successfully closed with a closure device.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Aorta, Thoracic / injuries*
Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects*
Female
Hemorrhage / prevention & control*
Hemostatic Techniques / instrumentation*
Humans
Medical Errors
Wounds, Penetrating / etiology*