title: Cannulation of the umbilical vein in adult man. A review of surgical techniques, possible complications and clinical applications.
abstract: A short description is given of relevant anatomy and surgical techniques for transumbilical portal venous catheterisation in adults. Possible complications and applications of the procedure are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008102:Liver Circulation; D011169:Portal Vein / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D018805:Sepsis / Q000209:etiology; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology; D014471:Umbilical Veins / Q000033:anatomy & histology