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Costa M, Vivanco-Suarez J, O’Leary S, D’Souza P, Nunna R, Luzzi S, Casanova-Martinez D, Patel A. Alternative hybrid access in endovascular neurosurgery: Scoping review and technical considerations. Interv Neuroradiol 2024:15910199241282352. [PMID: 39285714 PMCID: PMC11559858 DOI: 10.1177/15910199241282352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2024] [Accepted: 08/25/2024] [Indexed: 11/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The common femoral artery and radial artery constitute the most common access sites in contemporaneous endovascular neurosurgery. Oftentimes, it may be impossible to reach the vascular target safely due to different circumstances, necessitating alternative approaches. We aim to review these "last resource" access sites described in the literature, focusing on the technical aspects as a convenient reference. METHODS We performed a comprehensive literature search of PubMed capturing articles from 1958 to 2022. RESULTS We identified nine alternative approaches for endovascular access, after excluding direct carotid stick: superficial temporal artery access in 60 patients, calvarial foramina access in five patients, occipital artery access in seven patients, middle meningeal artery access in six patients, vertebral artery access in 23 patients and external carotid artery, internal maxillary artery, facial artery or lingual artery in 40 patients. Indications for the use of alternative access points included tortuous or occluded vessels, small vessel calibers, or anatomic variation. Pathologies treated included dural arteriovenous fistulas, arteriovenous malformations, intracranial aneurysms, acute stroke, and intracranial stenosis. Diagnostic brain angiograms were also performed. CONCLUSIONS Alternative vascular access routes expand the proceduralists' toolkit, enhancing the capability to manage complex cerebrovascular interventions. This review advocates for a broader understanding and consideration of these techniques, given their potential to significantly increase treatment options in neuroendovascular surgery.
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- Matias Costa
- Department of Neurosurgery, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX, USA
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- Department of Neurology, The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX, USA
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- Neurosurgery Unit, University of Missouri System, Columbia, MO, USA
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- Department of Clinical-Surgical, Diagnostic, and Pediatric Sciences, The University of Pavia, Pavia, Lombardia, Italy
- Neurosurgery Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Lombardia, Italy
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- Ecuela de Medicina, Universidad de Valparaiso School of Medicine, San Felipe, Chile
- Laboratorio de Neuroaatomia Microquirurgica (LaNeMic), Facultad de Medicina, Unversidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Swedish Medical Center, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Seattle, WA, USA
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Khirul Ashar NA, Ismail II, Lingam R, Mazlan NF, Azmi NS. A case series of forearm compartment syndrome complicating transradial cardiac catheterization. Egypt Heart J 2024; 76:68. [PMID: 38819489 PMCID: PMC11143145 DOI: 10.1186/s43044-024-00498-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Acute compartment syndrome following a transradial coronary approach is rare. However, as the incidence of coronary arterial disease increases due to lifestyle factors and multiple comorbidities, transradial coronary angiography has become more common for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in cardiovascular centers. Despite its rarity, we encountered two cases of acute compartment syndrome within a 1-week interval in the cardiology unit of a tertiary hospital. CASE PRESENTATION The first case involved a 75-year-old woman diagnosed with non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). A coronary angiogram was performed via an uncomplicated right radial artery puncture. Following the procedure, the patient experienced significant swelling in the right forearm. An emergency fasciotomy release of the right forearm was conducted, revealing a gushing hematoma upon entering the flexor compartment. Fortunately, the wound healed well two months postoperatively with no functional deficits. In the second case, an 80-year-old man presented with severe angina pectoris upon exertion and was diagnosed with NSTEMI. The following day, he developed compartment syndrome in the left forearm, necessitating an emergency fasciotomy. Intraoperative examination revealed muscle bulging within the forearm compartments accompanied by extensive hematoma. Postoperatively, a deranged coagulation profile caused oozing from the wound. However, since there was no arterial bleeding, a compression dressing was applied. This led to a gradual drop in hemoglobin levels and worsened his heart condition. Despite resuscitative efforts and attempts to correct the coagulopathy, the patient experienced cardiorespiratory arrest and succumbed to ischemic heart disease in failure. CONCLUSION Clinicians must remain vigilant in identifying this potentially limb-threatening condition. Patients with pre-existing anticoagulant therapy and underlying atherosclerotic disease are at a higher risk of bleeding complications. Implementing effective hemostasis techniques and promptly managing swelling can help prevent the occurrence of compartment syndrome. Timely assessment and maintaining a high level of clinical suspicion are paramount. If necessary, early consideration of decompressive fasciotomy is essential to avert catastrophic outcomes.
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- Nur Ayuni Khirul Ashar
- Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Orthopaedic Department, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Orthopaedic Department, Hospital Serdang, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Orthopaedic Department, Hospital Serdang, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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Georgakarakos E, Papadopoulou M, Karangelis D, Fiska A. Teaching vascular anatomy: the anatomy we know, the anatomy we see or the anatomy we need? Surg Radiol Anat 2023; 45:1155-1164. [PMID: 37458825 DOI: 10.1007/s00276-023-03203-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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PURPOSE This article presents the evolution of the subject of vascular anatomy and discusses the associated clinical applicability. METHODS Clinically-driven surgical examples met in our everyday practice were used to depict characteristic anatomical paradoxes raised by the inconsistencies between classical anatomical perception, current imaging modalities and modern surgical techniques. RESULTS Consequent anatomy-driven modifications of medical devices comprise a characteristic example of the vivid, modern and meaningful role that anatomy can have on clinical decision-making and improvement of technical and clinical success. Clinical experience provides a feedback that shifts the focus of anatomic research towards new fields of interest, such as the role of arterial collateral networks as therapeutic targets. The clinical feedback brings into light queries and issues where traditional anatomical answers may be vague and inadequate to apply, thereby necessitating further research, refinement and reevaluation. CONCLUSION While the traditional teaching of vascular anatomy is based on information and illustrations derived from dissection and prosection courses, the development of modern imaging technologies applied in large numbers of living patients and application of minimally invasive techniques challenge our understanding of what should be perceived as fixed and permanent. Moreover, the recently introduced evidence-based philosophy in anatomy elaborate more robust data which not only update, validate and enrich the existing knowledge of anatomical variations but also enable subgroup analyses with respect to race, age and sex, identifying specific anatomic features associated with a significant impact on patient treatment.
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- Efstratios Georgakarakos
- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace, Medical School, 68100, Dragana, Alexandroupolis, Greece.
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- Department of Anatomy, Medical School of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Department of Anatomy, Medical School of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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Development of Compartment Syndrome after Radial Artery Puncture in a Patient with Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure due to COVID-19. Case Rep Med 2022; 2022:8241057. [PMID: 35502401 PMCID: PMC9056206 DOI: 10.1155/2022/8241057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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A 71-year-old man who was recently hospitalized for COVID-19 pneumonia complicated by acute hypoxemic respiratory failure and severe ARDS requiring noninvasive ventilation was transferred to our hospital from a rehabilitation facility for new onset right wrist and hand pain and swelling which had been attributed to arterial thrombosis and empirically treated with therapeutic anticoagulation. He developed numbness and paralysis in his right hand and was diagnosed with right forearm compartment syndrome requiring emergent fasciotomy. After a prolonged hospital stay complicated by respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation, he was discharged with improved, but not resolved, sensorimotor deficits. Arterial blood gas sampling is commonly performed in patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure, for assessment of oxygenation and acid-base status. It is considered a benign procedure, but it can lead to serious complications, such as bleeding and compartment syndrome. Risks and benefits of any procedure need to be weighed carefully and less is often more. Compartment syndrome is characterized by the 5 P's-pain, pallor, paresthesia, pulselessness, and paralysis.
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Ul Haq MA, Rashid M, Kwok CS, Wong CW, Nolan J, Mamas MA. Hand dysfunction after transradial artery catheterization for coronary procedures. World J Cardiol 2017; 9:609-619. [PMID: 28824791 PMCID: PMC5545145 DOI: 10.4330/wjc.v9.i7.609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2017] [Revised: 05/16/2017] [Accepted: 06/13/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM To sythesize the available literature on hand dysfunction after transradial catheterization.
METHODS We searched MEDLINE and EMBASE. The search results were reviewed by two independent judicators for studies that met the inclusion criteria and relevant reviews. We included studies that evaluated any transradial procedure and evaluated hand function outcomes post transradial procedure. There were no restrictions based on sample size. There was no restriction on method of assessing hand function which included disability, nerve damage, motor or sensory loss. There was no restriction based on language of study. Data was extracted, these results were narratively synthesized.
RESULTS Out of 555 total studies 13 studies were finally included in review. A total of 3815 participants with mean age of 62.5 years were included in this review. A variety of methods were used to assess sensory and motor dysfunction of hand. Out of 13 studies included, only 3 studies reported nerve damage with a combined incidence of 0.16%, 5 studies reported sensory loss, tingling and numbness with a pooled incidence of 1.52%. Pain after transradial access was the most common form of hand dysfunction (6.67%) reported in 3 studies. The incidence of hand dysfunction defined as disability, grip strength change, power loss or any other hand complication was incredibly low at 0.26%. Although radial artery occlusion was not our primary end point for this review, it was observed in 2.41% of the participants in total of five studies included.
CONCLUSION Hand dysfunction may occur post transradial catheterisation and majority of symptoms resolve without any clinical sequel.
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Mabvuure NT, Malahias M, Hindocha S, Khan W, Juma A. Acute compartment syndrome of the limbs: current concepts and management. Open Orthop J 2012; 6:535-43. [PMID: 23248724 PMCID: PMC3522209 DOI: 10.2174/1874325001206010535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2012] [Revised: 09/07/2012] [Accepted: 09/19/2012] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) of the limb refers to a constellation of symptoms, which occur following a rise in the pressure inside a limb muscle compartment. A failure or delay in recognising ACS almost invariably results in adverse outcomes for patients. Unrecognised ACS can leave patients with nonviable limbs requiring amputation and can also be life–threatening. Several clinical features indicate ACS. Where diagnosis is unclear there are several techniques for measuring intracompartmental pressure described in this review. As early diagnosis and fasciotomy are known to be the best determinants of good outcomes, it is important that surgeons are aware of the features that make this diagnosis likely. This clinical review discusses current knowledge on the relevant clinical anatomy, aetiology, pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical features, diagnostic procedures and management of an acute presentation of compartment syndrome.
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Dandekar VK, Vidovich MI, Shroff AR. Complications of transradial catheterization. CARDIOVASCULAR REVASCULARIZATION MEDICINE 2012; 13:39-50. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carrev.2011.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2011] [Revised: 08/19/2011] [Accepted: 08/24/2011] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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