Effects of percutaneous femoral artery catheterization on leg growth in infants and children.
The risk and the mechanism of inducing leg growth retardation at catheterization of femoral artery was investigated in infants and children. The ultimate degree of leg inequality and the possible clinical significance of the complications were discussed.
D000293:Adolescent; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005263:Femoral Artery; D005269:Femur / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000254:growth & development; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007866:Leg / Q000254:growth & development*; D011859:Radiography; D013977:Tibia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000254:growth & development