Abstract
Purpose
To describe the downsizing post-closure technique for access hemostasis during emergency endovascular repair (EVAR) in ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (RAAA).
Materials and Methods
A cohort of eight patients underwent emergency EVAR through 16 femoral access sites for infrarenal RAAA. The downsizing post-closure technique, which involves a reduction in the size of the large-bore access by advancing a 10F sheath, was consistently applied. Technical success was defined as complete hemostasis without a bailout intervention. Primary outcome measure was the incidence of access-related complications. Secondary outcome measures included manual compression time, hemostasis time, hospital stay, additional use of Proglide, and the 30-day mortality rate.
Results
The technique resulted in a 100% success rate (mean age: 69.5 ± 11.7 years; 75% males). The mean arterial sheath size was 18.1 ± 1.9F. The mean manual compression time was 3.6 ± 1.2 min, and the mean hemostasis time was 6.8 ± 1.4 min. No patients required additional use of Proglide, and no access-related complications were observed. The 30-day mortality rate was 12.5%.
Conclusions
The downsizing post-closure technique may offer an alternative for access hemostasis during emergency EVAR for RAAA. However, further evaluations through larger comparative studies are required.
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Xu, C., Xu, Gx., Chen, L. et al. Post-closure Technique for Access Hemostasis During Emergency Endovascular Repair in Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: Technical Note on a Preliminary Experience. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 48, 253–257 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-024-03952-1
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