There was history of exchange transfusion for hyperbilirubinemia via umbilical vein in two neonates with PVT. Conclusion: Catheter-associated portal venous thrombosis was uncommon in our study.

Umbilical Venous Catheter (UVC): A catheter inserted into the umbilical vein of a newborn to provide intravenous access. Epicutaneo-Caval Catheter (ECC): A type of central venous catheter used for ...

The use of umbilical arterial catheters (UACs) has been a standard of practice for 30 years in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). [1] They have proven useful for continuous blood pressure ...