Hemoperitoneum secondary to umbilical artery catheterization in the newborn.
A case of neonatal hemoperitoneum secondary to umbilical artery catheterization is presented. The only sign of arterial laceration was a rapid accumulation of intraperitoneal fluid following placement of the catheter.
D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006465:Hemoperitoneum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011859:Radiography; D014469:Umbilical Arteries