Abstract
A study of fifty umbilical veins has shown that the adult vein is not completely fibrosed. Successful cannulation was obtained in forty-four of forty-seven adult veins. Two types of umbilicoportal venous junctions were noted. This vein provides access for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures on the portal system and liver.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 195-199 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | The American Journal of Surgery |
Volume | 125 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1973 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery