Congenital diaphragmatic hernia in newborn infants: Variable endotracheal tube and umbilical venous catheter positions

Early Hum Dev. 2019 Jan:128:12-14. doi: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2018.11.004. Epub 2018 Nov 10.

Abstract

We reviewed the radiographs of 131 infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia and report that the umbilical venous catheter usually deviates to the ipsilateral and the endotracheal tube to the contralateral side of the defect. The trachea and the umbilical vein, however, can be found on either side of the midline.

Keywords: Chest and abdomen radiograph; Neonatal radiography.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects*
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / methods
  • Catheters / adverse effects*
  • Equipment Failure
  • Female
  • Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital / diagnostic imaging*
  • Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intubation, Intratracheal / adverse effects*
  • Intubation, Intratracheal / methods
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging*
  • Umbilical Veins / diagnostic imaging