Transcutaneous catheterization of the vena cava superior through the internal jugular vein in children
Krastin, E.V.; Ma?ors, I.K.; Graudums, B.A.; Iaksona, B.V.; Vamvuri, L.A.
Vestnik Khirurgii Imeni I. I. Grekova 122(5): 101-104
1979
ISSN/ISBN: 0042-4625 PMID: 452257 Document Number: 143114
The use of the internal jugular vein together with other branches of the superior vena cava for the percutaneous catheterization of the latter is a method broadening the possibilities for organization of longlasting infusions in children; besides, the anatomical peculiarities of the internal jugular vein provide for a high precision of the localization of the catheter in the superior vena cava.