Biliary venous fistula from umbilical catheter placement.
A case of umbilical venous catheter placement in a premature neonate which resulted in iatrogenic formation of a venous-biliary fistula is presented. A review of pertinent anatomy and appropriate placement parameters for umbilical venous and arterial catheters is included.
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Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, MI 48202, USA.
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D001658:Biliary Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D011859:Radiography; D014471:Umbilical Veins