Intra-abdominal Hemorrhage Complicating a Balloon Atrial Septostomy for Transposition of the Great Arteries
- 1 February 1970
- journal article
- case report
- Published by American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in Pediatrics
- Vol. 45 (2) , 289-291
- https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.45.2.289
Abstract
In 1966, Rashkind and Miller1 described a non-surgical technique for palliation of transposition of the great arteries by using a balloon-tipped intracardiac catheter to create an atrial septal defect. This method has been frequently employed, as reported by several [see pdf for the Figure] authors2,3. The purpose of this report is to describe a patient with intra-abdominal hemorrhage as a complication of this procedure. Case Report A 2-week-old male infant was seen at The University of Iowa Hospitals with the chief complaint of intermittent cyanosis since birth. Physical examination, electrocardiogram, and chest x-ray were compatible with the clinical diagnosis of transposition of the great arteries.Keywords
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