Iatrogenic Common Femoral Artery Occlusion Caused by a Suture-Mediated Closure System: A Case Report

Abstract

Vascular closure devices (VCDs) are useful for reducing bed rest time after percutaneous catheterization procedure without manual compression at the femoral puncture site. Occlusion of the common femoral artery (CFA) related to VCDs has rarely been reported. Although catheter treatment for CFA occlusion may be the first choice, it may be insufficient. Surgical treatment should be performed immediately when catheter treatment for artery occlusion is deemed difficult. We report a case of surgical angioplasty performed for femoral artery occlusion by using a suturemediated device.

Cutting balloon for femoral arterial and venus obstructions due to suture‐based closure devices: Case series

“…There are currently several such devices available in the market 3 . However, complications can occur when using these devices, and iatrogenic occlusion has been reported in both arteries and veins 4 . Procedures such as TAVR require a large artery as an access site, but they can also be done with a transcaval approach using the femoral vein 5 .…”

“…3 However, complications can occur when using these devices, and iatrogenic occlusion has been reported in both arteries and veins. 4 Procedures such as TAVR require a large artery as an access site, but they can also be done with a transcaval approach using the femoral vein. 5 Procedures such as transcatheter mitral valve replacement or mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair also require a large access vein.…”