Abstract

CARVAJAL-BARRIOS, Gustavo Adolfo; CORRALES-COBOS, Ivohne Fernanda; CUENCA-ARIAS, María Carmenza  and  TRONCOSO-MORENO, Gloria Amparo. Liver abscess secondary to umbilical catheterization in a newborn. Infect. [online]. 2014, vol.18, n.4, pp.158-161. ISSN 0123-9392.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.infect.2014.04.0020123-9392.

We present a case of liver abscess in a 34-week preterm infant after umbilical venous catheterization (UVC). The infant had clinical symptoms of intestinal sepsis, with an encapsulated hypodense hepatic focal lesion with air inside, as observed by abdominal tomography. Staphylococcus aureus was isolated in blood cultures. Liver abscess is a rare complication associated with umbilical catheterization and can be prevented by implementing an appropriate prevention program.

Keywords : Liver abscess; Umbilical venous catheter; Parenteral nutrition; Premature.

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