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(group B, n = 166) prior to pe remain immobilized for extended periods of time (up to 8 h after a
procedure). This approach created substantial discomfort and
Emergency endovascular management extended hospital stays. Alternative methods of achieving hemos-
of leaking saccular abdominal aortic tasis were introduced into cardiac catheterization laboratories
approximately 20 years ago, loosely termed as vascular closure
aneurysm devices (VCDs); these alternatives may potentially allow earlier
sheath removal and ambulation with a similar or decreased com-
. Premchand, . Azam * plication rate compared with manual compression. VCD allow
improved patient satisfaction and comfort related to the avoidance
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Secunderabad, India