Surgical retrieval of transected umbilical vein catheter in an extremely preterm neonate.
BMJ Case Rep
; 16(12)2023 Dec 21.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38129078
ABSTRACT
Umbilical catheters are used in the care of critically ill neonates for intravenous treatment. It is generally considered a safe procedure, although complications can occur. Of these, catheter breakage and intravenous migration are rare but potentially life-threatening events. Due to the low frequency of which these events occur, obtaining detailed descriptions of removal techniques can pose a challenge. Here, we describe a case of a broken umbilical vein catheter and the surgical retrieval of the retained fragment. We also present a thorough literature search of cases of broken umbilical catheters and the method by which they were removed.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Catheterization, Peripheral
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Vascular Access Devices
Limits:
Humans
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Newborn
Language:
En
Journal:
BMJ Case Rep
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Dinamarca