Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 2, 2026

The Supraclavicular Fossa Ultrasound View for Central Venous Catheter Placement and Catheter Change Over Guidewire
Published on: December 23, 2014
[Primary axillary subclavian venous thrombosis]
1Service des maladies cardiovasculaires, Hôpital Cochin, Paris.
Abstract:
The thoracic outlet syndrome includes primary axillary-subclavian vein thrombosis. The subclavian vein is compressed in a narrowed costo-clavicular space during certain movements of the arm. The intermittent compression of the vein results in position-dependent symptoms often misinterpreted. When occlusion of the vein occurs, the diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis suffers no difficulty. Non invasive vascular diagnostic techniques are nowadays paramount. Treatment, medical and/or surgical (removal of the first rib), depends on the venous state of the upper extremity.
Related Concept Videos
Veins of Upper Limbs
The deep venous system is primarily composed of the ulnar and radial veins. The ulnar vein, which drains the fingers through the superficial palmar venous arches, and the radial vein, which serves the palms via the deep palmar...
Assessment of the Cardiovascular System III: Palpation
Jugular Venous Pressure (JVP) Measurement
Position the patient at a thirty- to forty-five-degree angle or in a semi-fowler's position. Look for the highest point of pulsation in the internal jugular vein and measure the vertical distance to the angle of Loius or sternal angle. A normal JVP is 3-4 cm above the...
Venous Thrombosis I: Introduction
Venous Thrombosis II: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Studies
Venous Thrombosis III: Interprofessional Care
Venous Thrombosis IV: Nursing Management

