Umbilical artery catheter use complicated by pseudoaneurysm of the aorta

Mary Wyers, William H. McAlister*

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Abstract

We report a case of a large aortic mycotic pseudoaneurysm in a premature infant, a rare but serious complication associated with sepsis and umbilical artery catheter (UAC) use. Sonography is an appropriate first-line imaging modality for detection of aortic pseudoaneurysms. Increased awareness of this rare complication may lead to earlier diagnosis in the high-risk premature infant with a history of a UAC and sepsis.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)199-201
Number of pages3
JournalPediatric radiology
Volume32
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1 2002

Keywords

  • Aortic mycotic pseudoaneurysm
  • Sonography
  • Umbilical artery catheter

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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