Abstract
Pleural effusion is an extremely rare complication in neonates after umbilical venous catheterization that can present with respiratory distress, a neonatal emergency. It needs timely intervention to reduce respiratory distress. We report an interesting and rare case where a term newborn developed right-sided pleural effusion after umbilical venous catheter (UVC) insertion and starting on total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Pleural effusion was confirmed by X-ray and ultrasound and treated with intercostal drainage. The aspirated fluid was TPN, as evidenced by pleural fluid analysis. Pleural effusion resolved after removing the UVC.
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Publication details
- DOI
- 10.5001/omj.2021.23
- Journal
- Oman Medical Journal
- Publisher
- Oman Medical Specialty Board
- Open access
- Gold open access
Cite this article
APA 7
Kotinatot, S., Jadhav, D., Elajab, A., & AlMaazmi, M. (2021). Umbilical Venous Catheterization in a Neonate Causing Pleural Effusion. Oman Medical Journal. https://doi.org/10.5001/omj.2021.23
MLA 9
Kotinatot, Suresh, et al. "Umbilical Venous Catheterization in a Neonate Causing Pleural Effusion." Oman Medical Journal, 2021. https://doi.org/10.5001/omj.2021.23.
Chicago (author–date)
Kotinatot, Suresh, Devendrasing Jadhav, Ahmed Elajab, and Munira AlMaazmi. 2021. "Umbilical Venous Catheterization in a Neonate Causing Pleural Effusion." Oman Medical Journal. https://doi.org/10.5001/omj.2021.23.
Harvard
Kotinatot, S., Jadhav, D., Elajab, A. and AlMaazmi, M. (2021) 'Umbilical Venous Catheterization in a Neonate Causing Pleural Effusion', Oman Medical Journal. doi:10.5001/omj.2021.23.
Vancouver
Kotinatot S, Jadhav D, Elajab A, AlMaazmi M. Umbilical Venous Catheterization in a Neonate Causing Pleural Effusion. Oman Medical Journal. 2021. doi:10.5001/omj.2021.23
IEEE
S. Kotinatot, D. Jadhav, A. Elajab, and M. AlMaazmi, "Umbilical Venous Catheterization in a Neonate Causing Pleural Effusion," Oman Medical Journal, 2021, doi: 10.5001/omj.2021.23.