Pericardial tamponade in a newborn following umbilical catheter insertion.
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چکیده
We present a case of cardiac tamponade following umbilical venous catheterization in a neonate, an uncommon, yet potentially fatal complication. Timely diagnosis by echocardiography and urgent pericardiocentesis proved lifesaving.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Indian pediatrics
دوره 48 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011