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Recurrent radial artery aneurysm in a five-month-old infant
P M Bridge1, K Lerhaupt, M B Armstrong
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ohio State University, Columbus, USA.
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A rare pediatric radial artery aneurysm, caused by neonatal catheterization, recurred after surgical repair. The artery required ligation for definitive treatment, with no lasting complications for the infant.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Distal radial artery aneurysms are uncommon in adults and exceptionally rare in pediatric patients.
- Aneurysm formation post-catheterization in adults is reported at 0.048%.
- Neonatal intensive care unit procedures, such as radial artery catheterization, can pose risks.
Abstract:
Distal radial artery aneurysms are an infrequent occurrence in adults and rare in children. The rate of aneurysm formation in adults has been reported as 0.048% following catheterization. A case report of a 5-month-old girl with a recurrent left radial artery aneurysm is presented. The etiology of the aneurysm was radial artery catheterization in the neonatal intensive care unit. Recurrence occurred after resection for an end-to-end repair. Ligation of the artery was required for ultimate treatment. No deleterious sequelae were found after the final operation.