A new technique for transumbilical insertion of central venous silicone catheters in newborn infants.

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.