Intraperitoneal hemorrhage associated with transhepatic cardiac catheterization: A report of two cases

✍ Scribed by Erenberg, Francine G. ;Shim, David ;Beekman, Robert H.

• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
• Year: 1998
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 19 KB
• Volume: 43
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0098-6569
• DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1097-0304(199802)43:2<177::aid-ccd14>3.0.co;2-l

✦ Synopsis

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. Cathet.