Anatomical Snuffbox Versus Dorsum of the Hand for Optimal Access Site in Distal Radial Access: Insight From the KODRA Registry.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Distal radial access (DRA) has been recognized as an alternative to conventional radial access, with potential puncture sites at the anatomical snuffbox and on the dorsum of the hand. However, the optimal puncture site remains unknown. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of DRA at these two sites.

Methods

This analysis was performed using the KODRA (Korean Prospective Registry for Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Distal Radial Approach) registry. The primary efficacy endpoint was defined as successful puncture and completion of the coronary procedure without access-site crossover, while the primary safety endpoint was the DRA-related bleeding.

Results

A total of 4,977 and 4,644 patients were included in efficacy and safet

SUBMITTER: Cho SW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12834628 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature