Fatal cardiac tamponade as a late complication of central venous catheterization: a case report.
Central venous catheterization is a reliable technique in neonatal surgery. Nevertheless, the rate of mechanical catheter-related complications remains high. We report a neonate with gastroschisis in which the successful placement of a central venous catheter was followed later by a cardiac tamponade with a fatal outcome. This complication occurred without perforation of the cardiac wall. A similar finding has been reported in only one other pediatric patient. Vigilant observation is required in any neonate with a central venous line in place to prevent the occurrence of this life-threatening event.
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Department of Pediatric Surgery, S. Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza, Italy.
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Musi
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Campobasso
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Negri
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D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000209:etiology*; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D020139:Gastroschisis; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D013997:Time Factors