Transradial catheterization and cannulation are typically well-tolerated procedures,
but they are associated with various vascular, infectious, and orthopedic complications.
Potential complications include radial artery occlusion, hematoma formation, radial
artery laceration, pseudoaneurysm, abscess formation, and compartment syndrome. Hand
surgeons are commonly consulted to treat such complications. We review recent evidence
available to guide decisions about nonsurgical and surgical interventions to treat
and prevent the complications associated with transradial access procedures.
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Publication history
Published online: August 21, 2019
Accepted:
June 19,
2019
Received:
March 6,
2019
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