Intraperitoneal hemorrhage associated with transhepatic cardiac catheterization: A report of two cases

Abstract

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. Cathet. Cardiovasc. Diagn. 43:177–178, 1998. © 1998 Wiley-Liss, Inc.