Results of vascular clip closure device at King Hussein medical center

ABSTRACT

To assess the results of vascular clip closure devices used following percutaneous transfemoral endovascular procedures. This is a retrospective review of 69 patients who were managed with vascular clip closure device following transfemoral peripheral endovascular interventions during the year 2009, at King Hussein Medical Center. The success of the device in achieving hemostasis, as well as the associated complications were evaluated. Technical success defined as successful deployment of the device was achieved in 65 patients. Two minor complications and one major complication occurred following the deployment of the device. Femoral arterial access clip closure devices are both safe and effective, and are advised to be used in patient at high risk of bleeding at the arterial access site