Abstract

Iatrogenic (line-related) femoral artery trauma and resulting acute limb ischemia (ALI) frequently complicate the course of critically ill neonates and children, the majority of whom may be successfully treated medically. Although persistent iliofemoral occlusion is uncommon, it risks severe consequences of limb length discrepancy (LLD) and lower extremity claudication when revascularization is delayed, supporting the importance of surveillance in select cases. This study aimed to support criteria for such.

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