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Anas A Alharbi1, Fahad S Alqahtani2,3, Peter Farjo2
1Department of Internal Medicine, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia.
Abstract:
Percutaneous transaxillary access is currently considered an acceptable alternative to transfemoral approach for large-bore access, especially in the setting of hostile iliofemoral arteries. Few published reports exist concerning complications of upper extremity access. We describe development of an axillary artery pseudoaneurysm and its management following transaxillary access. (Level of Difficulty: Advanced.).
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