[Vascular thrombosis after catheterization of the umbilical artery].
Two newborns with vascular thromboses due to catheterization of the umbilical artery are reported; one of them died and in the other one it was necessary to amputate the leg. Considerations are made on the predisposing factors for this complications, as well as the indications and precautions for this technic.
D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001238:Asphyxia Neonatorum / Q000628:therapy*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005263:Femoral Artery; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014469:Umbilical Arteries
D000925:Anticoagulants
Trombosis vascular secundaria a cateterismo de la arteria unbilical.