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An 840 g female baby born at 25 weeks gestation suffered a rare complication of umbilical arterial catheter (UAC) insertion, involving an accidental transection resulting in 11 cm of retained… Click to show full abstract
An 840 g female baby born at 25 weeks gestation suffered a rare complication of umbilical arterial catheter (UAC) insertion, involving an accidental transection resulting in 11 cm of retained catheter inside the baby. Investigations revealed migration of the proximal tip of the catheter within 10 hours into the left subclavian artery. This complication is rare and has not frequently been described in the literature. Given the size and gestation of the patient, the risks and benefits of both conservative and non-conservative management were discussed in detail prior to any treatment decision being made. Effective multidisciplinary teamwork contributed to the successful removal of the UAC, done via a minimally invasive infraumbilical approach, associated with no further complications.
Journal Title: BMJ Case Reports
Year Published: 2022
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