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Radial Artery Occlusion Recanalization via the Distal Radial Approach Followed by Vertebral Artery Stent Placement

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Transradial access is increasingly utilized in neurointerventional procedures; however, due to the narrow diameter of the radial artery, puncture may induce radial artery spasm, and postoperative radial artery occlusion is a relatively common complication following transradial access. Although often asymptomatic, it poses challenges for subsequent radial artery access. In this instance, the patient experienced proximal radial artery occlusion subsequent to radial artery angiography, coupled with severe stenosis at the origin of the right vertebral artery. The patient strongly preferred radial artery access. Proximal radial artery puncture proved unsuccessful, so after puncturing the distal right radial artery, recanalization of the proximal radial artery was conducted, followed by stent placement in the right vertebral artery. The surgery was successful, and no complications arose postoperatively, offering a reference for future studies on proximal radial artery occlusion, distal radial artery access, and neurointerventional treatment.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.95408

Authors: Rui Li, Min Feng

Institution: Qianjiang Central Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Vascular Procedures and Complications

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4415550609