A member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Pediatric Surgery Association, Dr. Brian Gilchrist has established himself as a reputable pediatric surgeon over the course of more than 20 years. Also a published author and lecturer, Dr. Brian Gilchrist was also involved in writing the background for iatrogenic vascular lesion surgery on the medical information website Medscape.
Iatrogenic, derived from the Greek words for “physician” and “to produce,” refers to the consequences of medical action. Such injuries account for roughly 50 percent of vascular trauma cases among children, particularly in neonates, who account for about 80 percent of pediatric cases.
Often, iatrogenic injuries in the arteries of infants occur due to arterial blood sampling, catheterization, or venipuncture. Regardless of the specific causes of such lesions, the resulting injury requires a noninvasive clinical diagnosis, followed by quick exploration of the area and reconstruction of the artery to restore functionality and avoid morbidity. Due to the age of most of the patients, immediate diagnostic assessment is necessary when a vascular injury is suspected since it has a high risk of life-threatening complications.
Researchers have noticed that the prevalence of iatrogenic vascular lesions and other vascular complications in the pediatric population has increased. This rise in cases is believed to be the result of the increasing use of percutaneous vascular access in children, along with the use of invasive resuscitation techniques in neonates.
Iatrogenic, derived from the Greek words for “physician” and “to produce,” refers to the consequences of medical action. Such injuries account for roughly 50 percent of vascular trauma cases among children, particularly in neonates, who account for about 80 percent of pediatric cases.
Often, iatrogenic injuries in the arteries of infants occur due to arterial blood sampling, catheterization, or venipuncture. Regardless of the specific causes of such lesions, the resulting injury requires a noninvasive clinical diagnosis, followed by quick exploration of the area and reconstruction of the artery to restore functionality and avoid morbidity. Due to the age of most of the patients, immediate diagnostic assessment is necessary when a vascular injury is suspected since it has a high risk of life-threatening complications.
Researchers have noticed that the prevalence of iatrogenic vascular lesions and other vascular complications in the pediatric population has increased. This rise in cases is believed to be the result of the increasing use of percutaneous vascular access in children, along with the use of invasive resuscitation techniques in neonates.
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