The inferior epigastric vein as an alternate site for central venous hyperalimentation.
The inferior epigastric vein is a good access site when central venous nutrition cannot be delivered through the usual routes. The babies can remain mobile without angulating the catheter and, by tunneling above the diaper line, contamination can be avoided.
D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition / Q000379:methods*; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total / Q000379:methods*; D014680:Veins