Fig. 5From: Innovative application of an implantable venous access system in the portal vein: technique, results and complications in three dogsVascular access port (VAP) system (PORT-A-CATH® II POWER system; Smiths Medical, Ashford, Kent, UK) complication in dog no. 2. B-mode image shows thrombus formation (arrow head) at the level of the catheter tip (arrow) four months after surgical implantation. The tip of the catheter is situated in the portal vein (asterisk)Back to article page