Hepatic extravasation complicated by umbilical venous catheterization in neonates: A 5-year, single-center experience

Care of newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit generally involves umbilical venous catheterization (UVC) for central vein access to enable medical needs. The study aimed to evaluate the sonographic appearance, risk factors, and outcomes of UVC-related hepatic extravasation (HE) in neonates.

Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - June 7, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Hsin-Jen Chen, Hsun-Chin Chao, Ming-Chou Chiang, Shih-Ming Chu Tags: Original Article Source Type: research