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[Arteriography of the hand. Technical aspects]
J P Cercueil1, F Becker, P Holtzmann
1Service de Radiologie, Hôpital du Bocage, CHU Dijon.
Journal De Radiologie
|April 16, 1998
Summary
Digital subtraction angiography offers excellent hand arterial and venous opacification without general anesthesia. This technique utilizes a pneumatic garrot and Buflomedyl for post-ischemic hyperemia, detailing arteriography stages.
Area of Science:
- Vascular imaging
- Radiology
- Medical diagnostics
Background:
- Hand arteriography requires specific indications for diagnostic procedures.
- Conventional methods may necessitate general anesthesia, posing risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate digital subtraction angiography (DSA) for hand arteriography.
- To assess the efficacy of using a pneumatic garrot and Buflomedyl for enhanced opacification without general anesthesia.
Main Methods:
- Digital subtraction angiography (DSA) was employed.
- A pneumatic garrot was used to induce post-ischemic hyperemia.
- Buflomedyl was administered via the garrot for improved contrast enhancement.
- Arteriography stages were systematically examined.
Main Results:
- Excellent arterial and venous opacification of the hand was achieved.
- The procedure was successfully performed without the need for general anesthesia.
- The technique demonstrated feasibility and effectiveness in visualizing hand vasculature.
Conclusions:
- Digital subtraction angiography with pneumatic garrot and Buflomedyl is an effective method for hand arteriography.
- This approach provides excellent vascular opacification without general anesthesia.
- The described technique offers a valuable alternative for hand vascular imaging.