Pleural effusion due to intra-abdominal extravasation of parenteral nutrition

Jasper V. Been, Pieter L.J. Degraeuwe

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Abstract

An 8-week-old preterm boy experienced respiratory deterioration due to unilateral pleural effusion. Intra-abdominal extravasation of parenteral fluid with leakage into the pleural cavity was suspected based on biochemical analysis of the effluent. Perforation of the central venous catheter in the peritoneal cavity was subsequently confirmed by contrast roentgenography. As in peritoneal dialysis and hepatic hydrothorax, pleuroperitoneal communication needs to be considered in patients exhibiting pleural effusion with a central venous line below the diaphragm.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1033-1035
Number of pages3
JournalPediatric Pulmonology
Volume43
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2008
Externally publishedYes

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