Wei Cao , Rongguo Hu , Si Zhao Tang , Dandan Jia , Deyuan Zhu , Dayong Qi , Kangqing Zhang , Tonghui Song , Yibin Fang
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However, the observed 7% rate of radial artery perforation highlights the need for careful case selection and emphasizes that loop navigation should be reserved for centers with sufficient expertise and clinical justification. Reinforcing the role of preliminary ultrasound screening, particularly when extended proximally, may help identify anatomical variants such as radial loops in advance, thereby reducing procedural complexity and improving planning.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15487,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical Neuroscience","volume":"139 ","pages":"Article 111400"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9000,"publicationDate":"2025-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":"{\"title\":\"Safety profile of trans-radial approach (TRA) in patients with radial artery loop in neurointervention: retrospective analysis of a TRA-dedicated neurovascular center experience over 4 years\",\"authors\":\"Wei Cao , Rongguo Hu , Si Zhao Tang , Dandan Jia , Deyuan Zhu , Dayong Qi , Kangqing Zhang , Tonghui Song , Yibin Fang\",\"doi\":\"10.1016/j.jocn.2025.111400\",\"DOIUrl\":null,\"url\":null,\"abstract\":\"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>The presence of radial artery loops − complete 360° loop along the radial artery, can complicate transradial approach (TRA) in neurointerventional surgeries. 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Safety profile of trans-radial approach (TRA) in patients with radial artery loop in neurointervention: retrospective analysis of a TRA-dedicated neurovascular center experience over 4 years
Introduction
The presence of radial artery loops − complete 360° loop along the radial artery, can complicate transradial approach (TRA) in neurointerventional surgeries. Our study aims to evaluate the safety profile of TRA in patients with radial artery loops and proposes strategies for managing radial artery loops to improve the success rate of TRA.
Methods
This is a single-center retrospective study, which included all patients with radial artery loops who underwent neurointerventional procedures via TRA over 4 years (2021–2024). Data on baseline patient characteristics, relevant TRA anatomical data, periprocedural complications (e.g. vessel wall injury e.g. perforation), conversion to femoral access, radial artery patency at 3 months follow-up were collected.
Results
Radial artery loops were present in 29 patients from TRA database (total of 945 patients). The average age of patients was 75.5 years old (13 males, 16 females). TRA was successful in 27 out of 29 patients (93.1 %). Radial artery perforation occurred in 2 patients (6.9 %), both managed conservatively with manual compression. At the 3-month follow-up, radial artery patency was preserved in all cases.
Conclusions
TRA in patients with radial artery loops is feasible with a favorable safety profile when appropriate techniques are employed. However, the observed 7% rate of radial artery perforation highlights the need for careful case selection and emphasizes that loop navigation should be reserved for centers with sufficient expertise and clinical justification. Reinforcing the role of preliminary ultrasound screening, particularly when extended proximally, may help identify anatomical variants such as radial loops in advance, thereby reducing procedural complexity and improving planning.
期刊介绍:
This International journal, Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, publishes articles on clinical neurosurgery and neurology and the related neurosciences such as neuro-pathology, neuro-radiology, neuro-ophthalmology and neuro-physiology.
The journal has a broad International perspective, and emphasises the advances occurring in Asia, the Pacific Rim region, Europe and North America. The Journal acts as a focus for publication of major clinical and laboratory research, as well as publishing solicited manuscripts on specific subjects from experts, case reports and other information of interest to clinicians working in the clinical neurosciences.