Femoral artery pseudoaneurysm (FAP) is one of the most common vascular complications
after cardiac and peripheral angiographic procedures. Ultrasound-guided thrombin injection
is the standard procedure for the treatment of FAP. Complications such as thrombotic
events with leg ischemia after thrombin leakage into the femoral artery or immunogenic
consequences are rare. Our experience indicates the need for caution when treating
FAP, as severe complications can occur after thrombin injection in a femoral pseudoaneurysm,
leading to a fatal event.
Cardiac catheterization/intervention (incl. PCI) - inflammation - systemic (incl.
cells, mediators) - ischemia/reperfusion - peripheral vascular disease (outside the
chest) - surgery - complications - femoral pseudoaneurysm - distal embolization -
iatrogenic complications