Clinical Evaluation of the Vascular Plug System for Arterial and Venous Embolization in Peripheral Vasculature
Abstract
Arterial and venous embolization in peripheral vasculature with vascular plug is a well-established procedure for adults and elderly. The aim of this clinical evaluation is to assess the vascular plug safety and efficacy in treating in peripheral vascular conditions like control bleeding, treat aneurysms and target tumors, traumatic injuries, Arteriovenous malformation, venous malformations, deep vein thrombosis and varicose veins. An analysis of the four cases, in first case patient was diagnosed with portal hypertension with gastric and oesophageal varices. In the second case patient involved with an antiphospholipid syndrome that developed a superficial femoral artery aneurysm. While third and fourth case both patients were diagnosed with Artreiovenous fistula. Medical records follow up imaging and post procedure monitoring were used to evaluate a clinical result. The vascular plug successfully manages this clinical condition in all cases, with minimal complications. No recurrence of vascular plug was observed in all patients. The vascular plug is a safe and effective device for the embolization of arteries and veins. In comparison, traditional methods like medication and coils treatment offers more effective, low complication, less invasive with excellent long term outcome. These results provide acceptance of the vascular plug use as preferred treatment for arterial and venous embolization in peripheral vasculature with potential to improve clinical outcomes and reduce recovery time
Keywords: Vascular plug, Embolization, Portal hypertension with gastric and oesophageal varices, Antiphospholipid syndrome, Artreiovenous fistula.
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