Evaluation of Safety and Effectiveness of Treatment for Iliac Artery Stenosis Using Percutaneous Radial or Brachial Access – The IRBIS Registry

Endovascular repair of iliac artery stenosis/occlusion is usually performed through femoral access. This access is relatively easy for the surgeon, but can be problematic in cases of calcification in the common femoral arteries, obesity, or previous arterial punctures. Also, complications associated with femoral access can be much more severe than when treatment is performed using radial or brachial access.
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research