Extravascular migration of a peripherally inserted central catheter into the retroperitoneum in a preterm infant

• Main Authors: Stephanie C. Mavis (Author), Christopher A. Reis (Author), Denise B. Klinkner (Author), Raymond C. Stetson (Author), D. Dean Potter, Jr (Author), Jane E. Brumbaugh (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Extravasation or vascular erosion into the retroperitoneum is a rare complication of central venous lines in the neonate. We present a case of a premature infant with a history of stage III necrotizing enterocolitis and deep vein thrombus who experienced an acute deterioration while advancing on ent...