Urachal remnant perforation during umbilical vein catheterization in a newborn.
Urachal remnants are uncommon congenital anomalies of the bladder that can be injured during attempted catheterization of an umbilical artery or vein. We present the case of a newborn boy who developed urinary ascites after undergoing an attempted umbilical vein catheterization. He subsequently underwent successful surgical repair of a perforated urachal remnant.
Mattei
Peter
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General, Thoracic, and Fetal Surgery, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA. mattei@email.chop.edu
D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D014471:Umbilical Veins; D014497:Urachus / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery