title: Intraperitoneal hemorrhage associated with transhepatic cardiac catheterization: a report of two cases.
abstract: Transhepatic cardiac catheterization has gained increased interest as a novel technique for venous vascular access with few complications. We report important intra-abdominal bleeding encountered in two patients during transhepatic cardiac catheterization. We describe their management and suggest possible nonoperative strategies.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229, USA.
authors.forename: F G
authors.initials: FG
authors.lastname: Erenberg
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Shim
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Beekman
mesh_terms: D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006465:Hemoperitoneum / Q000209:etiology*; D006503:Hepatic Veins; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male