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DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1779015
Case Report

Transumbilical Arterial Access for Embolization of a Hepatic Vascular Tumor in a Critically Ill Premature Neonate

Joe Khoury
1   Department of Radiology, Cohen Children's Medical Center, Queens, New York, United States
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Christopher D. Yeisley 
2   Department of Radiology, David Grant USAF Medical Center, Fairfield, California, United States
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Abstract

Catheter-based interventions are relatively rare in the neonate population but serve as an invaluable tool in managing many pathologies. Here we present a case report of a neonate with a vascular hepatic tumor managed by embolization via transumbilical access. In neonates, the small size of the common femoral artery makes cannulation difficult and is thought to increase the risk of catheter-associated thrombosis and ischemia. Often, these patients reside in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and already have an umbilical artery catheter (UAC) in place, which can be used as an effective alternative route of vascular access to carry out life-saving interventions.

Keywords

transumbilical - embolization - neonate


Publication History

Article published online:
04 April 2024

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