Late ischaemic sequelae after umbilical artery catheterization.
The acute complications of umbilical artery catheterization are well recognized but very little is known about long-term consequences. Two cases are presented which indicate that umbilical artery catheterization during the neonatal period may give rise to late ischaemic complications.
D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology*; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D013997:Time Factors; D014469:Umbilical Arteries