This patient apparently was the lowest birth weight neonate with a large AVF successfully treated by embolization, which is usually performed through the transfemoral arterial route. The transumbilical arterial route is an alternative for neonates with birth weight <2000 g and very small femoral arteries.
We investigated a case of a peripherally inserted central venous catheter associated with iliolumbar venous extravasation in an infant. Hyperosmolar infusion and calcium gluconate caused phlebitis and vascular perforation. Daily monitoring of the catheter length at the insertion site and serial radiography may aid in detecting catheter movement.
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