Liver abscess secondary to umbilical catheterization in a newborn / Absceso hepático asociado con cateterización umbilical en un neonato
Infectio
;
18(4): 158-161, sep.-dic. 2014. ilus, tab
Article
in English
| LILACS, COLNAL
| ID: lil-734988
ABSTRACT
We present a case of liver abscess in a 34-week preterm infant after umbilical venous catheterization (UVC). The infant had clinical symptoms of intestinal sepsis, with an encapsulated hypodense hepatic focal lesion with air inside, as observed by abdominal tomography. Staphylococcus aureus was isolated in blood cultures. Liver abscess is a rare complication associated with umbilical catheterization and can be prevented by implementing an appropriate prevention program.
RESUMEN
Presentamos un caso de un absceso hepático en una prematura de 34 semanas. La niña presentó síntomas clínicos de sepsis intestinal con una imagen de lesión hipodensa conteniendo aire en hígado en la tomografía de abdomen. Se aisló Staphylococcus aureus en cultivos de sangre. El absceso secundario a colocación de catéter venoso umbilical es infrecuente y puede ser prevenido con un programa preventivo adecuado.
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Main subject:
Staphylococcus aureus
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Catheterization
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Catheters
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Liver Abscess
Limits:
Humans
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Infant, Newborn
Language:
English
Journal:
Infectio
Journal subject:
Communicable Diseases
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Colombia
Institution/Affiliation country:
Fundacion Cardoinfantil-IC/CO
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