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Exploration of the radial artery

Proximal control

of radial artery

Fusiform

aneurysm

Distal control

of radial artery

Emergency exploration of the radial artery was performed due to concern for
rupture and bleeding of the aneurysm.

Exploration revealed a fusiform aneurysm of the radial artery rather than a
pseudoaneurysm as was expected after arterial puncture

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