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CORRESPONDENCE procedures, has been reported to be safe in pediatric patients, 1,2 but trauma to the wall of an artery may lead to the development of a pseudoaneurysm. 3 Our case suggests that when the deep venipuncture is performed, particularly in children with low body weight, ultrasound guidance should be used to reduce the chances of puncture damage to blood vessels, nerves, and other tissues. Once the arteries are pierced, they need to be properly treated to prevent the formation of pseudoaneurysms such as effective partial pressure bandaging, and routine follow-up with ultrasound to permit early detection. ACK N OWLED G M ENTS We thank the patient's parents for providing permission to share his information.