Hematoma after percutaneous transpopliteal stenting and remote suturing of the popliteal artery.

摘要

Purpose: To present a case of extensive thigh hematoma that developed after use of a percutaneous suturing device for retrograde popliteal artery puncture. Case Report: A 55-year-old woman underwent endovascular treatment for a short occlusion of the right superficial femoral artery via a retrograde popliteal approach, after which the puncture site was closed with a Closer suture-mediated device. Several hours later, massive hematoma of the right thigh developed, which was noticed only after the patient's leg became markedly swollen and hypotension developed. Conclusions: The use of a suture-mediated closure device for a retrograde popliteal artery puncture may not be recommended.