Abstract
The femoral access is the approach of reference for iliac angioplasty. In the current context of an early ambulation and a minimization of in-hospital stay period, the brachial access seems to be an appropriate approach, especially that long and small diameter equipments are available. Furthermore, it is extremely useful in case of inappropriate or unavailable femoral access. The aim of this study was to evaluate the complication risk factors of the brachial approach in the treatment of iliac stenosis. Between January 2012 and December 2013, we performed 281 iliac transluminal angioplasties of which 57 (20%) consecutive left brachial artery accesses were performed in 54 patients. The choice of brachial access was justified in 68% of the cases by an unavailable femoral access, in 29% of the cases by the presence of bilateral iliac lesions, and in 3% of the cases after failure of retrograde femoral approach. The patients were of a male majority (81%) with a mean age of 66 ± 9 years. The procedure was performed under local anesthesia in 65% of the cases. No upper limb ischemia or nervous complications had been reported. No cerebrovascular stroke has been identified. One patient presented with dysarthria associated with disorientat...Continue Reading
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