A Rare Complication of Umbilical Catheterization: Gluteal Necrosis
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Umbilical catheter placement is frequently used in the neonatal intensive care unit. Umbilical vein is a very useful venous route to the usage of drugs, intravenous fluids and to obtain blood samples. It is a lifesaver for an emergency state in neonates. This application has several complications such as sepsis, hepatic injury, extravasation, cardiac tamponade, air embolism. We present a gluteal necrosis case associated with umbilical catheter misplacement which is seen very rarely.
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