Successful retrieval of deep intracardiac migrated broken umbilical venous catheter in a preterm infant: Case report

Umbilical catheters serve as indispensable tools in the realm of neonatal intensive care, contributing significantly to the well-being of premature infants. While rare, it is essential to approach their handling with utmost caution, as it can lead to fatal complications. We report a case of a preter...

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Published in:	Radiology case reports Vol. 19; no. 4; pp. 1235 - 1238
Main Authors:	Bajaber, Abubakr, Ali, Magda Hag, Bazuhair, Adeeb Omar, Bajaber, Omar, Alsaiady, Moath, Rabie, Samy, BinMahmoud, Latifa, Alfaki, Doaa
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Netherlands Elsevier Inc 01-04-2024 Elsevier
Subjects:	Broken Case Report Foreign body retrieval Heart Interventional radiology Preterm infant Umbilical catheter Heart Foreign body retrieval Preterm infant Umbilical catheter Interventional radiology Broken
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Summary:	Umbilical catheters serve as indispensable tools in the realm of neonatal intensive care, contributing significantly to the well-being of premature infants. While rare, it is essential to approach their handling with utmost caution, as it can lead to fatal complications. We report a case of a preterm 9-day-old male infant, who was referred to our center for specialized treatment following an unsuccessful surgical attempt to address a fractured umbilical venous catheter (UVC). This case underscores the value of employing imaging techniques for prompt identification of such complications. Furthermore, the utilization of endovascular therapy emerges as a promising intervention in managing such complexities, thereby expanding the horizons of interventional radiology in elevating the standard of patient care.
Bibliography:	ObjectType-Case Study-2 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 content type line 23 ObjectType-Report-1
ISSN:	1930-0433 1930-0433
DOI:	10.1016/j.radcr.2023.12.022