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

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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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We gratefully acknowledge Dr. P. Comoli for her help, wise discussion and suggestions during the preparation of this paper.

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  1. Section of Paediatric Radiology, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico S.Matteo, Pavia, Italy

    Giampiero Beluffi, Chiara Sileo & Paola Fiori

  2. Neonatal and Intensive Care Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico S.Matteo, Pavia, Italy

    Gianfranco Perotti, Tiziana Figar & Mauro Stronati

  3. Via G. Franchi Maggi, 5, 27100, Pavia PV, Italy

    Giampiero Beluffi

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Beluffi, G., Perotti, G., Sileo, C. et al. Central venous catheters in premature babies: radiological evaluation, malpositioning and complications. Pediatr Radiol 42, 1000–1008 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-012-2391-5

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