Central venous catheter-associated thrombosis in children with congenital hyperinsulinism
Congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI) is an important cause of severe hypoglycaemia in infancy. To correct hypoglycaemia, high concentrations of dextrose are often required through a central venous catheter (CVC) with consequent risk of thrombosis. We describe a series of six cases of CHI due to varying...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Bioscientifica
2019-07-01
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| Series: | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports |
| Online Access: | https://edm.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/edm/2019/1/EDM19-0032.xml |