Difficult 6F Guiding Sheath Removal Using the Transradial Artery Approach: A Case Report

Yoshinori Kurauchi1, Toshiyuki Onda2, Ken Takahashi1

  • 1Department of Neurology, Sapporo Shiroishi Memorial Hospital, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan.

Summary

Neuroendovascular treatment via the radial artery is common, but this case highlights a rare difficulty in removing a 6F guiding sheath. The sheath removal was challenging, requiring artery transection and cyanoacrylate injection.