Open AccessAortic Thrombosis in Neonates and Infants
Author(s) -
Gary K. Lofland,
Pierantonio Russo,
B Sethia,
Marc De Leval
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
annals of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.153
H-Index - 309
eISSN - 1528-1140
pISSN - 0003-4932
DOI - 10.1097/00000658-198812000-00012
Subject(s) - medicine , umbilical artery , thrombosis , abdominal aorta , peritoneal dialysis , complication , aorta , surgery , dialysis , cardiology , pregnancy , fetus , genetics , biology
Aortic thrombosis in the neonate occurs most frequently as a complication of umbilical artery catheterization. There is still controversy concerning the appropriate management of this problem. Complications associated with umbilical artery cannulation are numerous and include renal failure, which may necessitate peritoneal dialysis. Because of this possibility, we illustrate and advocate a retroperitoneal approach to the abdominal aorta for thromboembolectomy.