Upper extremity tumor embolization using a transradial artery approach: technical note

Abstract Transradial access is being used with increasing frequency for interventional radiology procedures and offers several key advantages, including decreased access site complications and increased patient comfort. We report the technique of using transradial access to perform preoperative embo...

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Published in:Radiology case reports 2016-09, Vol.11 (3), p.190-194
Main Authors: Zaw, Taryar, MD, Ni, Jason C., MS, Park, Jonathan K., MD, Walsworth, Matthew, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Preoperative humeral tumor embolization
Radiology
Transradial access
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Summary:Abstract Transradial access is being used with increasing frequency for interventional radiology procedures and offers several key advantages, including decreased access site complications and increased patient comfort. We report the technique of using transradial access to perform preoperative embolization of a humeral renal cell carcinoma metastasis and pathologic fracture. A transradial approach for performing humeral preoperative tumor embolization has not been previously reported, to our knowledge. In the appropriately selected patient, this approach may be safely used to perform upper extremity embolization.
ISSN:1930-0433
1930-0433
DOI:10.1016/j.radcr.2016.05.018