Late results of percutaneous retrograde femoral arterial catheterization in children.

Abstract

Sixty-six patients under the age of I2 years who had undergone percutaneous retrograde femoral artery catheterization were examined for evidence of sequelae of the procedure. Forty-two patients were considered to be suitable for study for evidence of impairment of circulation and limb growth. Three patients had mild symptoms and no patients had evidence of tissue loss. The detailed results are presented. It is planned to follow this group of 42 patients to later life.