Pericardial effusion complicated by umbilical vein catheter in a preterm infant with respiratory distress syndrome: A case report

Pericardial effusion complicated by umbilical vein catheter in a preterm infant with respiratory distress syndrome: A case report

Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is the most common respiratory illness in premature infants. This syndrome is characterized by a deficiency in surfactant, necessary for proper lung function. Serious complications of RDS include pericardial effusion and pulmonary hypertension. Although pericardia...

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Main Authors: Jida Hasbini, Nour Safawi, Sirine Mneimneh, Mariam Rajab, Christin Berjaoui, Amal Naous
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-02-01
Series:Radiology Case Reports
Subjects:
Respiratory distress syndrome
Preterm
Pericardial effusion
Cardiac tamponade
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043323008609

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