title: Catheterization of posterior tibial artery leading to limb amputation.
abstract: A cannula inserted into the posterior tibial artery of a preterm infant resulted in irreversible ischaemia of the foot with proximal extension to involve the lower leg. No predisposition to thrombosis was found and a below-knee amputation was ultimately required.
authors.affiliation: Riverside Neonatal Unit, West London Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: E L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Abrahamson
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Scott
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Jurges
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: al-Jawad
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Madden
mesh_terms: D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000601:surgery; D016909:Tibial Arteries