Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition
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Arch. Dis. Child. Fetal Neonatal Ed. · May 2017
Developmental problems in patients with oesophageal atresia: a longitudinal follow-up study.
To longitudinally evaluate motor development and predictive factors in school-age children with oesophageal atresia. ⋯ Longer duration of anaesthesia and sustained attention problems were associated with gross motor problems in school-age patients with oesophageal atresia. Parental awareness of risks for motor problems may provide the opportunity to offer timely intervention.
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Arch. Dis. Child. Fetal Neonatal Ed. · May 2017
Observational StudyUltrasound assessment of umbilical venous catheter migration in preterm infants: a prospective study.
To evaluate the umbilical venous catheter (UVC) tip position by ultrasound and compare it with standard radiograph findings and to examine the catheter tip migration rates during the first week of life. ⋯ UVC tip localisation by standard radiography is very imprecise, and catheter tip migration occurs in a significant proportion of infants during first weeks of age. We suggest ultrasound as the best modality to assist localisation and follow-up of UVC tip in preterm infants.