Oesophageal varices as a late complication to neonatal umbilical vein catheterization.
Three recent cases are presented. Haematemesis in children with splenomegalia and a history of neonatal umbilical vein catheterization should involve careful examination for oesophageal varices due to portal hypertension.
D001639:Bicarbonates / Q000009:adverse effects; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005950:Glucose Solution, Hypertonic / Q000009:adverse effects; D006396:Hematemesis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D013163:Splenomegaly / Q000209:etiology; D014471:Umbilical Veins
D001639:Bicarbonates; D005950:Glucose Solution, Hypertonic