Intra-abdominal hemorrhage complicating a balloon atrial septostomy for transposition of the great arteries

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...

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Published in:	Pediatrics (Evanston) Vol. 45; no. 2; pp. 289 - 291
Main Authors:	Ehmke, D E, Durnin, R E, Lauer, R M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-02-1970
Subjects:	Cardiac Catheterization - adverse effects Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - etiology Heart Atria Heart Septum Humans Infant, Newborn Male Transposition of Great Vessels - therapy Vena Cava, Inferior - injuries
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Summary:	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.
Bibliography:	ObjectType-Case Study-2 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-4 content type line 23 ObjectType-Report-1 ObjectType-Article-3
ISSN:	0031-4005 1098-4275
DOI:	10.1542/peds.45.2.289