Hepatic extravasation complicated by umbilical venous catheterization in neonates: A 5-year, single-center experience

Background: Care of newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit generally involves umbilical venous catheterization (UVC) for central vein access to enable medical needs. The study aimed to evaluate the sonographic appearance, risk factors, and outcomes of UVC-related hepatic extravasation (HE) in...

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Main Authors: Hsin-Jen Chen, Hsun-Chin Chao, Ming-Chou Chiang, Shih-Ming Chu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-02-01
Series:Pediatrics and Neonatology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1875957218302262