Abstract
Aim: A new technique allowing placement of umbilical silicone venous catheters (USVC) is described and compared with percutaneous silicone venous catheters (PSVC).Methods: Data were retrospectively recorded for 198 infants with USVC and 141 infants with PSVC.Results: Overall rate of complications was low and comparable in both groups: thrombosis 1.2%, catheter-related sepsis 3.5% and mechanical obstruction 5%. Conclusion: A new device allows safe introduction of silicone catheters into the umbilical vein.
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