title: Retroperitoneal hemorrhage as a complication of percutaneous intervention: report of 2 cases and review of the literature.
abstract: Retroperitoneal hemorrhage (RPH) is an infrequent but serious complication of transfemoral percutaneous procedures. We present 2 cases and review the literature regarding the incidence, risk factors, clinical features and complications of RPH. We propose a management strategy for this problem emphasizing an anatomical based interventional approach if the patient does not stabilize with volume resuscitation.
authors.affiliation: Truman Medical Center, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2301 Holmes, Kansas City, Missouri, USA.
authors.forename: Nitin
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Sajnani
authors.forename: Douglas B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Bogart
keywords: Femoral artery access complications; Retroperitoneal hemorrhage.