Femoral Arterial Closure After REBOA using the Fascia Suture Technique: First Experiences in a Military Setting

• Published in: Journal of Endovascular Resuscitation and Trauma Management Vol. 2; no. 2; pp. 72 - 76
• Main Authors: Reva, Viktor A, Hörer, Tal M, Samokhvalov, Igor M, Larzon, Thomas
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Örebro University 02.06.2018
• Subjects: Arterial Trauma; Fascia; Fascial Closure; REBOA; Suture; Vascular Closure

Femoral vascular closure after REBOA can be challenging, and large-caliber sheaths combined with acute traumatic coagulopathy may lead to serious bleeding complications. The Fascia Suture Technique (FST) has been proposed as a safe easy-to-use and cheap method for reliable vascular closure. We prese...