A Case of Foreign Body Retrieval in An Extremely Low Birth Weight Infant

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Kamel Shibbani
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18661469
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Abstract

We present a case of a 5-day-old Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW) infant requiring retrieval of an embolized PeripherallyInserted Central Catheter (PICC). This 690-gram infant underwent percutaneous retrieval of the embolized foreign bodythrough femoral venous access. This case adds to a very limited body of evidence that demonstrates feasibility of foreign bodyretrieval in ELBW infants.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis Foreign Body Medical Cases Vascular Procedures and Complications

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
28 January 2026
Language
EN