Catheterization of posterior tibial artery leading to limb amputation.
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.
Abrahamson
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EL
Riverside Neonatal Unit, West London Hospital, UK.
Scott
R C
RC
Jurges
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E
al-Jawad
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S
Madden
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N
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