Brachial Artery Thrombectomy: Procedure, Symptoms & Recovery
Brachial artery thrombectomy removes a clot from the brachial artery (main arm/hand supply). Clot causes pain, numbness, weakness, and risk of gangrene.
Procedure
Minimally invasive percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA): small incision, catheter insertion, balloon inflation to disrupt clot, catheter removal, closure.
Recovery
- Outpatient; no overnight stay.
- Mild pain/bruising resolves in weeks.
- Risks: bleeding, infection, arterial damage (low).
Effective for restoring flow and preventing tissue loss.
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