Intraperitoneal hemorrhage associated with transhepatic cardiac catheterization: a report of two cases.
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.
Erenberg
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Division of Cardiology, Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229, USA.
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Beekman
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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