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The sheath is inserted into the portal vein (arrow). The support threads (8-0 PROLENE, arrowheads) are placed on both sides of the area of puncture. These threads are then clamped with the mosquito forceps (*) and handled to control bleeding from the puncture site. After removing the sheath, the threads are used as continuous sutures to close the puncture site.
