Safety and learning curve of percutaneous axillary artery access for complex endovascular aortic procedures

Background Percutaneous axillary artery access is increasingly used for large-bore access during interventional vascular and cardiac procedures. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and learning curve of percutaneous axillary artery access in patients undergoing complex endovascular aortic repair (fenestrated and branched endovascular aneurysm repair [FBEVAR]) requiring large-bore upper extremity access and to discuss best practices for technique and complication management.
Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: JVS Abstracts Source Type: research