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Jasper V. Been and Pieter L.J. Degraeuwe have no conflict of interest to disclose.
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Case Report
Pleural effusion due to intra-abdominal extravasation of parenteral nutrition†
Article first published online: 26 AUG 2008
DOI: 10.1002/ppul.20891
Copyright © 2008 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
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Been, J. V. and Degraeuwe, P. L. (2008), Pleural effusion due to intra-abdominal extravasation of parenteral nutrition. Pediatric Pulmonology, 43: 1033–1035. doi: 10.1002/ppul.20891
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Publication History
- Issue published online: 25 SEP 2008
- Article first published online: 26 AUG 2008
- Manuscript Accepted: 5 JUN 2008
- Manuscript Revised: 4 JUN 2008
- Manuscript Received: 23 FEB 2008
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- Maastricht University Hospital
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Keywords:
- central venous catheter;
- pleuroperitoneal communication;
- pleural effusion;
- contrast roentgenography;
- glucose
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. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2008; 43:1033–1035. © 2008 Wiley-Liss, Inc.