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Femoral Neuropathy Following Cardiac Catheterization for Balloon Mitral Valvotomy
Int J Cardiol 71:197-198, Kuruvilla,A.,et al, 1999
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Article Abstract
Femoral neuropathy is a very rare complication of cardiac catheterization. We report an adult female who developed femoral neuropathy after undergoing cardiac catheterization through femoral vein for balloon mitral valvotomy. Neuropathy wa s confirmed by electromyography and nerve conduction studies and the patient showed spontaneous recovery over a course of 6 months. Use of prolonged digital pressure for post-procedural hemostasis is implicated as possible etiology. Such complications c an be prevented by minimizing the procedural time, avoiding injury to the vessels and maintaining optimal posture of patient's thigh by limiting abduction and external rotation of hip.
 
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