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Duplex Ultrasound in the Evaluation and Management of Post-Catheterization Femoral Pseudoaneurysms

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Ultrasound provides an important role in vessel access by providing direct visualization of the arterial system aiding vessel cannulation. Additionally, ultrasound is used as the primary diagnostic tool for groin access complications and assists treatment strategies, i.e., ultrasound-guided compression and duplex-guided thrombin injection. This chapter covers a review of evaluation and management of post-catheterization femoral artery pseudoaneurysms.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center, West Virginia University, Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, WV, USA

    Patrick A. Stone M.D., RVT, RPVI

  2. Department of Surgery and Medicine, Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center, West Virginia University, Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, WV, USA

    James R. Campbell II M.D.

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    Dennis F. Bandyk

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Stone, P.A., Campbell, J.R. (2013). Duplex Ultrasound in the Evaluation and Management of Post-Catheterization Femoral Pseudoaneurysms. In: AbuRahma, A., Bandyk, D. (eds) Noninvasive Vascular Diagnosis. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4005-4_27

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