Paravertebral and intraspinal malposition of transfemoral central venous catheters in newborns.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report permanent tetraplegia in a newborn resulting from intraspinal malposition of a transfemoral catheter. In 2 other neonates paravertebral malposition of indwelling Silastic lines was detected. We suggest that left-sided transfemoral catheterization and conditions enhancing collateral flow through the vertebrolumbar pathway may predispose to inadvertent paravertebral catheter placement.
Medical subject headings
- Catheterization, Central Venous
- Quadriplegia