Extravascular migration of a peripherally inserted central catheter into the retroperitoneum in a preterm infant

Extravasation or vascular erosion into the retroperitoneum is a rare complication of central venous lines in the neonate. We present a case of a premature infant with a history of stage III necrotizing enterocolitis and deep vein thrombus who experienced an acute deterioration while advancing on ent...

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Main Authors: Stephanie C. Mavis, Christopher A. Reis, Denise B. Klinkner, Raymond C. Stetson, D. Dean Potter, Jr., Jane E. Brumbaugh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576620303626