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Axillary artery as a landmark in cannulating the subclavian vein
1General Surgical Services, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston 02114.
Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics
|June 1, 1988
Abstract:
A method of cannulation of the subclavian vein is described in which the axillary artery serves as the primary landmark for locating the vein. This technique results in a long skin tunnel and a very low incidence of pneumothorax or other complications.