title: Bladder injury and uroascites from umbilical artery catheterization.
abstract: Umbilical artery catheterization in the newborn can lead to perforation of the bladder or urachal remnant with extravasation of urine into the peritoneal cavity. We present a case of such an injury that led to uroascites and respiratory distress. This injury usually requires prompt surgical repair for resolution.
mesh_terms: D001201:Ascites / Q000209:etiology*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011086:Polycythemia / Q000628:therapy; D014469:Umbilical Arteries; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D014556:Urine