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Feasibility Study of "Snuffbox" Radial Access for Visceral Interventions.
Uei Pua1, Jordan Zheng Ting Sim2, Lawrence Han Hwee Quek3
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore 308433; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR
|August 28, 2018
Summary
Snuffbox radial access offers a new approach for visceral interventions. This technique is safe and effective, proving a viable alternative to traditional methods.
Area of Science:
- Vascular surgery
- Interventional radiology
- Arterial access techniques
Background:
- Conventional radial access is standard for many procedures.
- Novel arterial access sites are being explored to improve outcomes and reduce complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the technique of "snuffbox" radial access.
- To report early experience with this approach in visceral interventions.
Main Methods:
- Sheath insertion into the dorsal branch of the radial artery in the anatomic snuffbox.
- Application in 50 visceral interventional procedures across 31 patients.
Main Results:
- Successful completion of all procedures using snuffbox access.
- One case of asymptomatic pseudoaneurysm, the sole access-related complication.
Conclusions:
- Snuffbox radial access is technically feasible for visceral interventions.
- It represents a viable alternative to conventional radial access.