ABSTRACT
In a manner similar to the performance of open surgery, wound complications present a low-level but constant problem. Access related complications are still the most common complication of endovascular procedures. These complications are not usually threatening but they may add substantially to the morbidity of the procedure and may necessitate additional procedures. Obtaining hemostasis after a percutaneous intervention has the same importance as surgical wound closure. Percutaneous closure devices are not covered in depth in this text. However, these devices are here to stay and each has its own learning curve.
