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01-02-2010 | Case Report

Pericardial Effusion in a Preterm Infant Resulting from Umbilical Venous Catheter Placement

Authors: Tricia L. Thomson, Marc Levine, Jonathan K. Muraskas, Chawki El-Zein

Published in: Pediatric Cardiology | Issue 2/2010

Abstract

Pericardial effusion in neonates is a rare occurrence associated with malpositioning of central venous catheters. This report describes a case of pericardial effusion in which echocardiographic determination of line position, typically considered one of the most reliable means of placement verification, was misleading. The infant ultimately did well after pericardiocentesis, with complete resolution of symptoms and no further complications.

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Title: Pericardial Effusion in a Preterm Infant Resulting from Umbilical Venous Catheter Placement
Authors: Tricia L. Thomson
Marc Levine
Jonathan K. Muraskas
Chawki El-Zein
Publication date: 01-02-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Pediatric Cardiology / Issue 2/2010
Print ISSN: 0172-0643
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1971
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00246-009-9587-y

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