Umbilical Venous Catheterization in a Neonate Causing Pleural Effusion

Umbilical Venous Catheterization in a Neonate Causing Pleural Effusion

Pleural effusion is an extremely rare complication in neonates after umbilical venous catheterization that can present with respiratory distress, a neonatal emergency. It needs timely intervention to reduce respiratory distress. We report an interesting and rare case where a term newborn developed r...

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Main Authors: Suresh Kotinatot, Devendrasing Jadhav, Ahmed Elajab, Munira AlMaazmi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Oman Medical Specialty Board 2021-03-01
Series:Oman Medical Journal
Subjects:
infant
newborn
respiratory distress syndrome
pleural effusion
umbilical veins
catheterization
Online Access:https://omjournal.org/articleDetails.aspx?coType=1&aId=2880
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Summary:Pleural effusion is an extremely rare complication in neonates after umbilical venous catheterization that can present with respiratory distress, a neonatal emergency. It needs timely intervention to reduce respiratory distress. We report an interesting and rare case where a term newborn developed right-sided pleural effusion after umbilical venous catheter (UVC) insertion and starting on total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Pleural effusion was confirmed by X-ray and ultrasound and treated with intercostal drainage. The aspirated fluid was TPN, as evidenced by pleural fluid analysis. Pleural effusion resolved after removing the UVC.
ISSN:1999-768X
2070-5204

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