title: Major limb deformities as complications of vascular access in neonates.
abstract: Four case histories are used to illustrate orthopaedic complications of vascular access in neonates. The two main pathologies, extravasation and thrombosis, are discussed and the management of each outlined. Mechanisms of avoidance of such complications are described and advocated.
authors.affiliation: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Fullilove
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fixsen
mesh_terms: D001848:Bone Diseases, Developmental / Q000209:etiology*; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology*; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006226:Hand Deformities / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007870:Leg Length Inequality / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*