Ischemic necrosis of the hand due to radial artery catheterization

Authors

  • José Nin Ferrari
  • Héctor Artucio

Keywords:

arterial occlusive, diseases

Abstract

The author describes a case of ischemic necrosis of hand following punction of radial artery by Teflon catheter. The paper includes a review of indications and complications of percutaneous punction of radial artery. Existing literature refers to 8 cases in which this complication appeared; they are rare but grave and consequently certain precautions, indicated in this article, should be taken to prevent it.

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Published

1979-03-23

How to Cite

1.
Nin Ferrari J, Artucio H. Ischemic necrosis of the hand due to radial artery catheterization. Cir. Urug. [Internet]. 1979 Mar. 23 [cited 2026 Mar. 29];49(4):355-7. Available from: https://replica-revista.scu.org.uy/index.php/cir_urug/article/view/3248

Issue

Vol. 49 No. 4 (1979): Cirugía del Uruguay

Section

Original Article

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