[Problem of circulation disorder in the inferior vena cava in newborn infants]

The authors present a case of congenital obliteration of the inferior vena cava in a newborn baby. The obliteration was distal to the confluence with the hepatic veins. In addition, there was obliteration of the renal and iliac veins as well. Pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and prognosis were discussed in more detail. The development of the venous system and diagnostic and therapeutic possibilities were shortly referred to.