I have done several of these and agree with the previous posts. Thrombosis is nearly instantaneous. Compression is likely more a risk than a benefit because it may squeeze fresh thrombus out of the neck. I have not done a literature review to back up my theory. On Sat, Feb 20, 2021, 2:10 PM David Fox <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > There should be no period of compression following successful thrombin > injection. You inject the thrombin, observe thrombosis of the pseduo, > exclude a thrombotic complication of the artery and you're done. > > Compression might theoretically increase the risk of arterial thrombosis > or embolization but there is simply no need for it. > > David Fox, MD, FACS, RPVI > 1041 Third Avenue > Suite 200 > New York, NY 10065 > > 212 362-3470 > > www.foxvein.com > http://www.foxvascularcare.com/dr-david-fox.html > https://www.zocdoc.com/doctor/david-fox-md-facs-120678 > ... > > > > > > On Sat, Feb 20, 2021 at 4:53 PM Andy Bebry <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> Bill: >> I am no expert on this either. The one case I scanned while the MD >> injected required no compression. The doc was not concerned about >> compression here. >> Andy Bebry, RVT >> >> On Sat, Feb 20, 2021 at 4:27 PM Bill Schroedter < >> [log in to unmask]> wrote: >> >>> Greetings all, I was asked a question I don’t know the answer to which >>> got me thinking about it and so I ask the great resource of Flownet. I left >>> the hospital soon after thrombin injection for pseudoaneurysm was coming >>> into favor so have limited personal experience. Is there a specified time >>> to apply compression following injection? In my experience, thrombosis is >>> immediate. >>> >>> Any feedback personal or reference would be appreciated >>> >>> Thanks much. >>> >>> Bill >>> >>> >>> >>> William B Schroedter, BS, RVT, RPhS, FSVU >>> >>> 4120 Woodmere Park Blvd >>> >>> Suite 8B >>> >>> Venice, Florida 34293 >>> >>> www.qualityvascular.com >>> >>> >>> To unsubscribe or search other topics on UVM Flownet link to: >>> http://list.uvm.edu/archives/uvmflownet.html >> >> To unsubscribe or search other topics on UVM Flownet link to: >> http://list.uvm.edu/archives/uvmflownet.html > > To unsubscribe or search other topics on UVM Flownet link to: > http://list.uvm.edu/archives/uvmflownet.html To unsubscribe or search other topics on UVM Flownet link to: http://list.uvm.edu/archives/uvmflownet.html