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Bilateral lower extremity ischemia due to a retained umbilical artery catheter in a preterm neonate

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: The use of umbilical artery catheters is common in Neonatal Intensive Care Units, especially in low and very low birth weight neonates. Rarely, these can break or fracture, leading to a retained fragment, which can embolize or cause thrombosis. We pre sent a case of a very low birth weight, premature neonate, 940 grams, with a retained umbilical artery catheter that led to bilateral lower extremity ischemia. A laparotomy with aortotomy was per formed for retrieval of the catheter. Chronic occlusion of the aorta with collateralization is a long-term complication associated with this case.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.epsc.2020.101424

Authors: Megan Birkhold, Ali Khalifeh, Eric Strauch

Institutions: University of Maryland, Baltimore, University of Maryland School of Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis

Subfield: Emergency Medical Services

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $550