Distal Embolization During Percutaneous Subclavian Artery Intervention

Distal embolization due to atherothrombotic debris during subclavian artery interventions is extremely rare and can usually be managed conservatively. Herein, we describe a case of acute hand ischemia due to massive distal embolization during balloon angioplasty and stenting of a left subclavian artery chronic total occlusion. This limb-threatening complication was effectively treated with rescue surgical thrombectomy.

Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - April 25, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Alkhouli, M., Porter, J., Waits, B., Ling, F. S., Narins, C. R. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research