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Hydrocephalus as a complication of jugular catheterization during total parenteral nutrition
Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|October 1, 1975
Insights
Communicating hydrocephalus in children may develop due to bilateral jugular catheters used for total parenteral nutrition. This highlights a potential risk associated with this feeding method in pediatric patients.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Neonatal Intensive Care
Background:
- Communicating hydrocephalus is a condition characterized by impaired cerebrospinal fluid absorption.
- Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is a method of feeding that bypasses the gastrointestinal tract.
Observation:
- Four pediatric cases of communicating hydrocephalus were observed.
- These cases involved the insertion of bilateral jugular catheters for TPN.
Findings:
- The development of hydrocephalus in these children appeared to be linked to the use of bilateral jugular catheters.
- This suggests a potential iatrogenic cause for hydrocephalus in this specific context.
Implications:
- Healthcare providers should consider the potential risk of hydrocephalus when using bilateral jugular catheters for TPN in children.
- Further research is warranted to elucidate the mechanism and confirm this association.
Abstract:
In four children with communicating hydrocephalus the development of the hydrocephalus appears to be related to the use of bilateral jugular catheters inserted for total parenteral nutrition.