The Turkish Journal of Vascular Surgery
Yazarlar: Ertekin Utku ÜNAL, Aytaç ÇALIŞKAN, Başak SORAN TÜRKCAN, Anıl ÖZEN, Sinan Sabit KOCABEYOĞLU, Ahmet SARITAŞ
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Anahtar Kelimeler:Radial artery; aneurysm,False; heart catheterization; iatrogenic disease
Özet: Radial artery pseudoaneurysm is a very rare entity. Iatrogenic pseudoaneurysm after trans-radial cardiac catheterization in a 42-year-old male patient was presented in this paper. Me- chanical valve replacement and ascending aorta graft interposition were performed following catheterization. He was on warfarin therapy after surgery. The patient underwent surgical repair of pseudoaneurysm successfully. Although it is a rare complication, great attention and alertness is essential for prevention in patients on anticoagulation therapy.