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. 2012 Aug;42(8):1000-8.
doi: 10.1007/s00247-012-2391-5. Epub 2012 May 15.

Central venous catheters in premature babies: radiological evaluation, malpositioning and complications

Giampiero Beluffi  1 , Gianfranco Perotti, Chiara Sileo, Paola Fiori, Tiziana Figar, Mauro Stronati
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Central venous catheters in premature babies: radiological evaluation, malpositioning and complications

Giampiero Beluffi et al. Pediatr Radiol. 2012 Aug.

Abstract

Central venous catheters are important in the care for prematurely born children in the neonatal intensive care unit. The purpose of this pictorial essay is to illustrate correct positioning, malpositioning and possible complications of such devices.

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