Thrombin injection to treat a scalp pseudoaneurysm

Area of Science:

• Vascular Surgery
• Interventional Radiology

Background:

• Scalp pseudoaneurysms are rare but can cause significant complications.
• Traditional treatments may involve open surgery or embolization, carrying risks.

Observation:

• A large scalp pseudoaneurysm was identified.
• Direct thrombin injection was considered as a treatment option.

Findings:

• Successful treatment of the large scalp pseudoaneurysm was achieved using direct thrombin injection.
• The procedure was technically feasible and effective.

Implications:

• Direct thrombin injection presents a viable, minimally invasive alternative for scalp pseudoaneurysm management.
• This technique may reduce treatment-related morbidity compared to conventional methods.