Umbilical Vein Calcification Associated with Double-Lumen Catheter Malpositioning in an Extremely Low-Birth-Weight Infant
Umbilical venous (UV) catheters (UVCs) are commonly used in severely ill neonates. Complications associated with UVC often result from an inappropriate UVC position. Calcification of the UV, a rare complication, was observed in an extremely low-birth-weight infant born at 23 weeks of gestation. Afte...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-01-01
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Series: | Pediatric Reports |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2036-7503/16/1/7 |