title: Complications in pediatric enteral and vascular access.
abstract: Obtaining reliable enteral and vascular access constitutes a significant fraction of a pediatric surgeon׳s job. Multiple approaches are available. Given the complicated nature of this patient population multiple complications can also occur. This article discusses the various techniques and potential complications associated with short- and long-term enteral and vascular access.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, Yale Children's Hospital, Yale University School of Medicine, PO Box 208062, New Haven, Connecticut 06520-8062.
authors.forename: James S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Farrelly
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, Yale Children's Hospital, Yale University School of Medicine, PO Box 208062, New Haven, Connecticut 06520-8062. Electronic address: david.stitelman@yale.edu.
authors.forename: David H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Stitelman
mesh_terms: D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D002648:Child; D020878:Device Removal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D005774:Gastrostomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D007582:Jejunostomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D010535:Laparoscopy; D010372:Pediatrics; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013043:Specialties, Surgical
keywords: Access; Catheter; Complication; Enteral; Pediatric surgery; Vascular