ISSN:
0942-0940
Keywords:
Ventriculoatrial shunt
;
operative procedure
;
percutaneous catheterization
;
internal jugular vein
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary In conventional techniques concerning insertion of ventriculoatrial shunt systems, the route to the caval system is accomplished by a lateral rightsided neck dissection and isolation usually of the facial or the external jugular vein, in order to introduce the atrial catheter into the internal jugular vein and consequently the superior vena cava. A new approach for catheterization of the internal jugular vein is proposed. The technique is a combination of the well proven approach for percutaneous catheterization of the vein and a technique used in the implantation of permanent pacemaker leads. We find the method suitable for cases whenever a VA-shunt is prefered.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01403498
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