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Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed 2000;82:F248-F249 doi:10.1136/fn.82.3.F248
  • Original article

Unilateral pleural effusion complicating central venous catheterisation

  1. P Madhavi,
  2. R Jameson,
  3. M J Robinson
  1. Hope Hospital, Salford M6 8HD, UK
  1. Dr Robinson, Hope Hospital NICU, Salford M6 8HD, UK email: mrobinson{at}gen.srht.nwest.nhs.uk
  • Accepted 13 October 1999

Abstract

Acute respiratory distress developed in two preterm babies because of unilateral hydrothorax secondary to the migration of a central venous catheter into the pulmonary vasculature. Prompt recognition of the problem and rapid treatment are essential and life saving. This complication of intravenous alimentation catheters has not been previously reported in the neonatal age group.

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