Am J Perinatol 2007; 24(10): 581-585
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-992174
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Pleural Effusion with Parenteral Nutrition Solution: An Unusual Complication of an “Appropriately” Placed Umbilical Venous Catheter

Maria Janina U Pabalan1 , Ralph J. Wynn1 , Anne Marie Reynolds1 , Rita M. Ryan1 , 2 , 3 , Mostafa Youssfi4 , Veena Manja5 , Satyan Lakshminrusimha1
  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo, State University of New York at Buffalo
  • 2Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo, State University of New York at Buffalo
  • 3Department of Pathology, Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo, State University of New York at Buffalo
  • 4Department of Radiology, Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo, State University of New York at Buffaloand
  • 5Department of Cardiology, Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo, State University of New York at Buffalo
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Publication Date:
30 October 2007 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Pleural effusion is not an uncommon complication of percutaneous intravenous catheters in neonates. Umbilical venous catheters (UVCs) are associated with pleural effusion following abnormal placement in the left atrium or pulmonary veins due to venous obstruction. We report for the first time a case of right-sided pleural effusion with parenteral nutrition solution following a UVC that appeared to be positioned appropriately in the inferior vena cava.

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