Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage as a Complication of Percutaneous Intervention: Report of 2 Cases and Review of the Literature
The Open Cardiovascular Medicine Journal
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28 Feb 2013 •
RESEARCH ARTICLE
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DOI: 10.2174/1874192401307010016
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.
Keywords: Femoral artery access complications, Retroperitoneal hemorrhage..
