First case series of the transradial approach for neurointerventional procedures in pediatric patients

Document Type

Article

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The transradial approach (TRA) has been widely adopted by interventional cardiologists but is only now being accepted by neurointerventionalists. The benefits of the TRA over the traditional transfemoral approach (TFA) include reduced risk of adverse clinical events and faster recovery. The authors assessed the safety and feasibility of the TRA for neurointerventional cases in the pediatric population. METHODS: Pediatric patients undergoing cerebrovascular interventions since implementation of the TRA at the authors' institution were retrospectively reviewed. Pertinent patient information, procedure indications, vessels catheterized, fluoroscopy time, and complications were reviewed. RESULTS: There were 4 patients in this case series, and their ages ranged from 13 to 15 years. Each patient tolerated the procedure performed using the TRA without any postprocedural issues, and only 1 patient experienced radial artery spasm, which resolved with the administration of intraarterial verapamil. None of the patients required conversion to the TFA. CONCLUSIONS: The TRA can be considered a safe alternative to the TFA for neurointerventional procedures in the pediatric population and provides potential advantages. However, as pediatric patients require special consideration due to their smaller-caliber arteries, routine use of ultrasound guidance is advised when attempting the TRA.

Publication Date

5-1-2020

Publication Title

Journal of neurosurgery. Pediatrics

E-ISSN

1933-0715

Volume

25

Issue

5

First Page

492

Last Page

496

PubMed ID

32005020

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3171/2019.12.PEDS19448

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