The use of a percutaneous closure device for closure of an accidental puncture of the aortic arch; a simple solution for a difficult problem.
case_report · Level V
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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.
Medical subject headings
- Aorta, Thoracic
- Catheterization, Central Venous
- Hemorrhage
- Hemostatic Techniques
- Wounds, Penetrating