Hepatic abscess and umbilical venous catheter: One cannot be cavalier about proper position

Fabio Fusaro; R. Lo Piccolo; M. G. Scarpa; A. Orzali; U. Trafojer; G. F. Zanon

Hepatic abscess and umbilical venous catheter: One cannot be cavalier about proper position

Fabio Fusaro, R. Lo Piccolo, M. G. Scarpa, A. Orzali, U. Trafojer, G. F. Zanon

Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesu

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Abstract

Purpose: The umbilical venous catheter (UVC) is routinely used in neonatal intensive care. Incorrect placement may expose the patient to some dangerous complications (i.e. thrombosis, abscesses, etc). We report a case of an hepatic abscess due to incorrect positioning of this device. We describe how the abscess was treated and we emphasize that one cannot be cavalier about proper positioning of the UVC.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	32-34
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Vascular Access
Volume	4
Issue number	1
Publication status	Published - Jan 2003

Keywords

Hepatic abscess
Infants
Umbilical venous catheter

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery

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