need repair stent in groin, has not healed yet

[piapeony]

I had triple bypass done in june of 2006. Now I am having problems with chest pressure. Went in for catherization in july of 2009. There was no blockage, but had problems with bleeding in groin where cath was done,and a stent had to be put in. A visit to doctor  couple days ago and had ultrasound done and said that the area had not healed and now he has to go in to put stitches in. Has any one had this problem before and what is the outcome?

[piapeony]

sorry I did not explain that very well.    After the catherization there was bleeding in the groin. A repeat iliac angiogram revealed no bleeding. There was a small residual AV fistula. There was a clot in the iliac sealing the site of the retroperitoneal bleed. They thought it wise to compass the clot with a iliac stent.  I went in for a ultrasound week ago, doctor is saying that I need surgery for stitches inside there,something is not healing. I ask was it bleeding insde he said no. Please help me I am scare. I have problems with chest pressure at times. I am on plavix 75mg., and aspirin 325mg. This could be dangerous.

[ed34]

Ive never heard of this problem and I have to admit I've never heard of a stent being used
in the groin area. Was the artery blocked with a clot? Usually they use angioseal which
gradually dissolves over  a period of approx 12 weeks. If further angio is required they simply go above or below that point.