Erenberg F G, Shim D, Beekman R H
Division of Cardiology, Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229, USA.
Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn. 1998 Feb;43(2):177-8. doi: 10.1002/(sici)1097-0304(199802)43:2<177::aid-ccd14>3.0.co;2-l.
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.