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Case Reports
. 1997;7(3):247-50.
doi: 10.1111/pan.1997.7.3.247.

Major limb deformities as complications of vascular access in neonates

S Fullilove  1 , J Fixsen
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Case Reports

Major limb deformities as complications of vascular access in neonates

S Fullilove et al. Paediatr Anaesth. 1997.

Abstract

Four case histories are used to illustrate orthopaedic complications of vascular access in neonates. The two main pathologies, extravasation and thrombosis, are discussed and the management of each outlined. Mechanisms of avoidance of such complications are described and advocated.

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