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  • Title: [Possibilities and limitations of color duplex guided compression therapy of puncture-induced blood vessel lesions in the groin].
    Author: Krumme B, Lehnert T, Wollschläger H, Keller E.
    Journal: Rofo; 1995 Aug; 163(2):158-62. PubMed ID: 7670018.
    Abstract:
    AIM: Colour Doppler imaging (CDI) is a useful tool for non-invasive diagnosis and treatment of postcatheterisation lesions of the femoral artery. The aim of the present study was to evaluate success and limitations of the method in unselected patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 29 patients, including 24 patients with pseudoaneurysms and 5 patients with arteriovenous fistulas, were treated by CDI-guided compression therapy. RESULTS: 17 of 24 (71%) pseudoaneurysms, but only 1 of 5 (20%) arteriovenous fistulas were successfully occluded. Successful treatment of pseudoaneurysms was limited by continuous anticoagulation and local pain during compression. However, arteriovenous fistulas, except one, could not be occluded due to high flow velocities in the shunt. CONCLUSION: CDI-guided compression therapy is the treatment of choice for postcatheterisation pseudoaneurysms, while arteriovenous fistulas should be repaired surgically. If possible, anticoagulation therapy should be discontinued and analgesic drugs should be prescribed.
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